λάρναξ

Ancient Greek

Etymology

The suffix is seen in other instument names like πίναξ (pínax), κάμαξ (kámax), δίφραξ (díphrax). This suffix is typical of Pre-Greek.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

λάρναξ (lárnax) f (genitive λάρνακος); third declension

  1. coffer, box, chest
  2. cinerary urn, coffin, larnax

Declension

Derived terms

  • λαρνάκιον (larnákion)
  • λαρνακοφθόρος (larnakophthóros)

Descendants

Further reading

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