νεκύδαλος

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

Apparently related to νέκυς (nékus, corpse), though the origin of the second element is unclear.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

νεκῠ́δᾰλος • (nekŭ́dălosm (genitive νεκῠδᾰ́λου); second declension

  1. the nympha of the silkworm

Declension

Descendants

  • Translingual: Necydalosaurus

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