αἴγειρος

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

  • αἴγερος (aígeros)

Etymology

The connection with αἰγίλωψ (aigílōps, a kind of oak) is uncertain. According to Beekes, the noun is of Pre-Greek origin.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

αἴγειρος • (aígeirosf (genitive αἰγείρου); second declension

  1. black poplar (Populus nigra)

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