μέροψ

See also: Μέροψ

Ancient Greek

Etymology

The original meaning of the word is unknown. However, the suffix "-οψ", which is found also in δρύοψ (drúops) and πάρνοψ (párnops), is typical of Pre-Greek.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

μέροψ • (mérops) m (genitive μέροπος); third declension

  1. (in the plural) epithet of men
    1. mortal (of men)
  2. bee-eater (Merops apiaster)
    Synonym: ἀέροψ (aérops)

Declension

Derived terms

  • μεροπήϊος (meropḗïos)
  • μεροποσπόρος (meropospóros)

Descendants

  • Translingual: Merops

Further reading

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