βρένδος

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

  • βρένδον (bréndon)

Etymology

A Messapic word like βρέντιον (bréntion, stag's head), possibly also found in place names like Βρεντέσιον (Brentésion, Brindisi). Further possible cognates are Latvian briedis (deer), Old Prussian braidis (elk), Elfdalian brinde (elk) and Albanian bri (horn, antler).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

βρένδος • (bréndosm (genitive βρένδου); second declension

  1. deer
    Synonym: ἔλᾰφος (élăphos)

Declension

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