θρῶναξ

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Traditionally derived from Proto-Indo-European *dʰreh₁n- (drone; to murmur), like English drone and Latin drensō (to cry (of swans)). However, Beekes suggests a Pre-Greek origin, comparing the word with ἀνθρηδών (anthrēdṓn, hornet), ἀνθρήνη (anthrḗnē, bee, wasp) and τενθρηδών (tenthrēdṓn, kind of wasp).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

θρῶνᾰξ • (thrônăxm (genitive θρώνᾰκος); third declension

  1. (in Laconia) drone
    Synonym: κηφήν (kēphḗn)

Declension

Further reading