γλαῦξ

See also: γλαύξ

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From γλαυκός (glaukós, bright) in reference to their gleaming eyes.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

γλαῦξ (glaûx) f (genitive γλαυκός); third declension

  1. owl (Athene noctua)
    Synonym: κριγή (krigḗ)

Declension

Derived terms

  • γλαῦκ’ Ἀθήναζε ἡγείσθαι (glaûk’ Athḗnaze hēgeísthai)
  • γλαῦκ’ εἰς Ἀθήνας (glaûk’ eis Athḗnas)
  • γλαῦξ ἐν πόλει (glaûx en pólei)

Descendants

Further reading

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