ἔλανος

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Unknown. According to Beekes, this word is hardly related to the verb ἐλαύνω (elaúnō, “to drive, set in motion; to drive away”), thus suggesting a Pre-Greek origin.

Noun

ἔλανος • (élanos)

  1. Hesychius gives the definition as: ἴκτῑνος (íktīnos, “kite”).

Descendants

  • → Translingual: Elanus

Further reading

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