χαῖος

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

  • χαῖον (khaîon)

Etymology

The similarity with γαῖσος (gaîsos, javelin) is perhaps no coincidence, suggesting a derivation from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰoysós (throwing spear). However, further connection with Sanskrit हेषस् (heṣas, quickness, vigour) and हिनोति (hinoti, to shoot, cast), is both formally and semantically unconvincing.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

χαῖος • (khaîos) m (genitive χαίου); second declension

  1. shepherd's staff or crook
    Synonym: καλαῦροψ (kalaûrops)

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