Hellene
English edit
Etymology edit
From Ἕλληνες (Héllēnes, “Greeks”), most probably a derivation of Ἑλλοί (Helloí) or Σελλοί (Selloí), the Greek inhabitants of the area around the sanctuary of Dodona (Δωδώνη).[1] In Greek mythology Ἕλλην (Héllēn), whom the Ἕλληνες (Héllēnes, “Greeks”) were named after, was the son of Δευκαλίων (Deukalíōn) and Πύρρα (Púrrha).
Noun edit
Hellene (plural Hellenes)
- A Greek, especially an Ancient Greek.
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Translations edit
a Greek — see also Greek
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References edit
- ^ Robert S. P. Beekes, Greek etymological dictionary
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Noun edit
Hellene m (weak, genitive Hellenen, plural Hellenen, feminine Hellenin)
- Hellene (person)