πήληξ

Ancient Greek

Etymology

The formation is like τράφηξ (tráphēx), ὄρπηξ (órpēx) and νάρθηξ (nárthēx). The suffix "-ηξ" often occurs in Pre-Greek words.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

πήληξ (pḗlēx) f (genitive πήληκος); third declension

  1. helmet
  2. crest of the serpent

Inflection

References

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