Ancient Greek edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

This word is usually derived from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂ǵ- (to attach). However, Beekes finds this improbable and asserts that the suffix "-αλ-" is typical of Pre-Greek.

Pronunciation edit

 

Noun edit

πάσσᾰλος (pássalosm (genitive πασσᾰ́λου); second declension

  1. peg on which to hang clothes
  2. (figuratively) membrum virile

Inflection edit

Derived terms edit

Descendants edit

  • Greek: πάσσαλος (pássalos)
  • Latin: pessulus

Further reading edit