οὐρά

See also: ούρα and ουρά

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₁ers- (backside, buttocks). Related to ὄρρος (órrhos).

Pronunciation

 
  • Hyphenation: οὐ‧ρά

Noun

οὐρᾱ́ (ourā́) f (genitive οὐρᾶς); first declension

  1. the tail, of a lion, dog etc.
  2. (of an army marching) the rear-guard, rear

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