ὀχυρός

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From ἔχω (ékhō, hold, remain).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ὀχῠρός • (okhŭrósm (feminine ὀχῠρᾱ́, neuter ὀχῠρόν); first/second declension

  1. firm, lasting, stout
    1. (of places) strong, secure
      1. (military, of a stronghold or position) strong, tenable
        • 430 BCE – 354 BCE, Xenophon, Cyropedia 6.15,15

Inflection

Derived terms

  • ὀχυρόω (okhuróō)

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