δίπλαξ

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *dwi-pleḱ-s; compare Latin duplex. By surface analysis, δι- (di-) + -πλαξ (-plax)

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

δίπλαξ • (díplax) m or f (neuter ); third declension

  1. twofold, double, in double folds
  2. (nominalized, f) a double-folded mantle
  3. (nominalized, in the plural) ship-planks (doubled one over the one below)

Declension

Not attested in the neuter.

Further reading

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