γεροντοκομεῖον

Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From γέρων (gérōn, old man) +‎ κομέω (koméō, to take care of) +‎ -εῖον (-eîon).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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γεροντοκομεῖον (gerontokomeîonn (genitive γεροντοκομείου); second declension

  1. hospital for the elders, old people's home, nursing home

Declension

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Descendants

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  • Latin: gerontocomīum

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