θάλαμος

Ancient Greek

Etymology

According to Beekes, possibly of Pre-Greek origin and perhaps cognate with θόλος (thólos).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

θᾰ́λᾰμος (thálamos) m (genitive θᾰλᾰ́μου); second declension

  1. an inner chamber
  2. a bedroom
  3. a bed

Inflection

Derived terms

  • ἐπιθαλάμιος (epithalámios)

Descendants

Further reading


Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek θάλαμος (thálamos).

Noun

θάλαμος (thálamos) m (plural θάλαμοι)

  1. room, chamber
  2. hospital ward, barrack room
  3. compartment, cabin
  4. (anatomy) thalamus (brain)

Declension

Further reading

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