πτώξ

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Backformation from πτώσσω (ptṓssō, to cower, crouch, cringe).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

πτώξ • (ptṓxm (genitive πτωκός); third declension

  1. cowering animal, hare
    Synonyms: δᾰσῠ́πους (dăsŭ́pous), λᾰγώς (lăgṓs)
  2. (figuratively) coward

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