γενναῖος

Ancient Greek edit

Etymology edit

From γέννα (génna, descent, birth, origin) +‎ -ιος (-ios). Compare ἀγενής (agenḗs).

Pronunciation edit

 

Adjective edit

γενναῖος (gennaîosm (feminine γενναίᾱ, neuter γενναῖον); first/second declension

  1. noble, high-born
  2. honourable

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Derived terms edit

Descendants edit

  • Greek: γενναίος (gennaíos)

Further reading edit