μύωψ

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From μύω (múō) + ὤψ (ṓps).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

μῠ́ωψ • (múōps) m (genitive μῠ́ωπος); third declension

  1. A closing or contracting of the eyes
  2. gadfly, horsefly
  3. (figuratively) goad, spur
  4. a short-sighted person

Declension

Derived terms

  • μυωπίᾱ (muōpíā)
    • Greek: μυωπία (myopía) (learned)
    • English: myopia
  • μυωπίας (muōpías)
  • μυωπίασις (muōpíasis)
  • μυωπίζω (muōpízō)

Descendants

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