Hellene

From Ἕλληνες (Héllēnes, “Greeks”), most probably a derivation of Ἑλλοί (Helloí) or Σελλοί (Selloí), the Greek inhabitants of the area around the sanctuary of Dodona (Δωδώνη (Dōdṓnē)).^[1] In Greek mythology Ἕλλην (Héllēn), whom the Ἕλληνες (Héllēnes, “Greeks”) were named after, was the son of Δευκαλίων (Deukalíōn) and Πύρρα (Púrrha).

Hellene (plural Hellenes)

1. A Greek, especially an Ancient Greek.

• IPA^(key): /hɛˈleːnə/, [hɛ-], [he-]

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• Homophone: Helene (with [e])

Hellene m (weak, genitive Hellenen, plural Hellenen, feminine Hellenin)

1. Hellene (person)