Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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In view of the lack of a good etymology, Beekes considers the possibility of a Pre-Greek origin.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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δῑ́νη (dī́nēf (genitive δῑ́νης); first declension

  1. whirlpool, eddy
    Synonyms: βέμβιξ (bémbix), ἶλιγξ (îlinx), στροφάλιγξ (strophálinx)

Inflection

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Further reading

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Greek

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Noun

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δίνη (dínif (plural δίνες)

  1. vortex, whirlpool

Declension

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singular plural
nominative δίνη (díni) δίνες (dínes)
genitive δίνης (dínis) δινών (dinón)
accusative δίνη (díni) δίνες (dínes)
vocative δίνη (díni) δίνες (dínes)