Ancient Greek

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Obscure. Mentioned in 2nd century CE by Diogenianus paroemiographus (proverb writer).[1] Also see Etymology of γάιδαρος. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

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Noun

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γάδαρος (gádarosm (genitive γαδάρου); second declension (Koine and Byzantine)

  1. donkey

Synonyms

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Descendants

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  • Greek: γάδαρος (gádaros) and γάιδαρος (Medieval and Modern)

References

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  1. ^ γάδαρος in the Diccionario Griego–Español en línea (2006–2024)

Greek

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Etymology

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From Hellenistic Koine Greek γάδαρος. See the etymology of γάιδαρος (gáidaros).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɣa.ða.ɾos/
  • Hyphenation: γά‧δα‧ρος

Noun

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γάδαρος (gádarosm (plural γάδαροι)

  1. (colloquial, dialectal) Alternative form of γάιδαρος (gáidaros, donkey)

Declension

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