θρῆσκος

Ancient Greek

Etymology

A deverbal from θρησκεύω (thrēskeúō, to perform religious observances).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

θρῆσκος • (thrêskosm or f (neuter θρῆσκον); second declension

  1. religious, pious, devout
    Synonyms: εὐσεβής (eusebḗs), ὅσιος (hósios)
  2. (in bad sense) superstitious

Declension

Derived terms

  • θρησκία (thrēskía)
  • θρησκώδης (thrēskṓdēs)

Descendants

  • Greek: θρήσκος (thrískos)

Further reading