σιρός

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

  • σειρός (seirós)

Etymology

According to Beekes, probably from Pre-Greek as there's no connection with other words.

Pronunciation

The ι is short in some sources and long in others, thus:

 

or

 

Noun

σῑ̆ρός • (sīrós) m (genitive σῑ̆ροῦ); second declension

  1. pit for storing grain
  2. pitfall
    Synonym: λᾰ́πᾰθος (lápathos)

Inflection

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Latin: sīrus

References

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