αἴγιθος

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

  • αἴγινθος (aíginthos), αἰγίοθος (aigíothos)

Etymology

A typical Pre-Greek word, discernible from its prenasalization.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

αἴγῐθος • (aígĭthosm (genitive αἰγῐ́θου); second declension

  1. common linnet (Linaria cannabina)

Inflection

Derived terms

  • αἰγίθαλλος (aigíthallos)

Descendants

  • Latin: aegithus

Further reading