λάλος

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Of imitative origin; compare German lallen (to babble).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

λᾰ́λος (lálos) m, f (neuter λᾰ́λον); second declension

  1. talkative, babbling, loquacious

Usage notes

  • Note that this adjective’s comparative and superlative degrees are irregularly formed, being λαλίστερος (not *λαλώτερος) and λαλίστατος (not *λαλώτατος), respectively.

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