πόρκης

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Suffix like γύης (gúēs), but no further etymology. Confront πόρκος (pórkos, fishing net) and πόρπη (pórpē, clasp).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

πόρκης • (pórkēsm (genitive πόρκου); first declension

  1. ring or hoop, passed round the joint of the spearhead and shaft

Declension

Derived terms

  • πορκώδης (porkṓdēs)

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