Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From βοῦς (boûs, ox) +‎ πείρω (peírō, to pierce).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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βουπόρος (boupórosm or f (neuter βουπόρον); second declension

  1. ox-piercing

Declension

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Noun

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βουπόρος (boupórosm (genitive βουπόρου); second declension

  1. large spit, big enough for a whole ox
    Synonym: ὀβελός (obelós)

Inflection

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