Greek edit

Etymology edit

Inherited from Ancient Greek Ἥφαιστος (Hḗphaistos), of Pre-Greek origin, and therefore of unknown ultimate meaning.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈi.fe.stos/
  • Hyphenation: Ή‧φαι‧στος

Proper noun edit

Ήφαιστος (Ífaistosm

  1. (Greek mythology) Hephaestus (Greek god of fire and technology)

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