σκολόπαξ

Ancient Greek

Etymology

According to Beekes, of Pre-Greek origin. The resemblance with σκόλοψ (skólops, pole) might be due to folk-etymological adaptation.

Pronunciation

 

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Noun

σκολόπαξ (skolópax) m (genitive σκολόπακος); third declension

  1. woodcock (Scolopax rusticola)

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