ἄνανδρος

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἀ- (a-, not, without) +‎ ἀνήρ (anḗr, man, husband).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ἄνανδρος • (ánandrosm or f (neuter ἄνανδρον); second declension

  1. (of a man or a thing) unmanly; cowardly
  2. (of a woman) without a husband: not married

Usage notes

When referring to marital status, ἄνανδρος is used only for females; ἄγαμος (ágamos) is used for males.

Inflection

Descendants

  • English: anandrous

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