See also: Μέροψ

Ancient Greek edit

Etymology edit

The original meaning of the word is unknown. However, the suffix "-οψ", which is found also in δρύοψ (drúops) and πάρνοψ (párnops), is typical of Pre-Greek.

Pronunciation edit

 

Noun edit

μέροψ (méropsm (genitive μέροπος); third declension

  1. (in the plural) epithet of men
    1. mortal (of men)
  2. bee-eater (Merops apiaster)
    Synonym: ἀέροψ (aérops)

Declension edit

Derived terms edit

Descendants edit

  • Translingual: Merops

Further reading edit