θρῆνυς

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

  • θρᾶνυξ (thrânux), θρῆνυξ (thrênux)

Etymology

According to Beekes, from the same Pre-Greek root of θρᾶνος (thrânos, bench) and θρόνος (thrónos, throne).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

θρῆνῠς • (thrênŭsm (genitive θρήνῠος); third declension

  1. footstool
    Synonyms: σφέλας (sphélas), ὑποπόδιον (hupopódion)

Inflection

Derived terms

  • θρῆνυς ἑπταπόδης (thrênus heptapódēs)

References