Greek

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Inherited from Ancient Greek ἀετός (aetós, eagle).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /a.eˈtos/
  • Hyphenation: α‧ε‧τός

Noun

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αετός (aetósm (plural αετοί)

  1. (bird) eagle
    1. kite (toy)
      Synonym: χαρταετός m (chartaetós)
    2. (figuratively) a clever resourceful person
      see: έξυπνος (éxypnos, intelligent)
  2. (fish) eagle ray
    usually in the form αϊτός (aïtós)
    Synonym: σαλάχι (saláchi)

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