Ἁρμαγεδών

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew הַר מְגִדּוֹ (har Məgiddô, “mountain of Megiddo”).

Pronunciation

 
  • Hyphenation: Ἁρ‧μα‧γε‧δών

Proper noun

Ἁρμαγεδών • (Harmagedṓn) m (indeclinable)

  1. Armageddon (a mythological battleground mentioned in Revelation 16:16, where an apocalyptic battle will be fought)

Descendants

  • ⇒ Greek: Αρμαγεδών (Armagedón), Αρμαγεδώνας (Armagedónas), Αρμαγεδδών (Armageddón), Αρμαγεδδώνας (Armageddónas)
  • → English: Armageddon

References

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