δίκροτος

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From δίς (dís, doubly) +‎ κρότος (krótos, rattling noise, beat, snapping, clash).

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Adjective[edit]

δίκροτος (díkrotosm or f (neuter δίκροτον); second declension

  1. Double-beating.
    1. (ships) With only two banks of oars manned.
      1. (Late Greek) Synonym of δῐήρης (diḗrēs).
    2. δίκροτος ἁμαξῐτός: (road transport) For two carriages.

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Descendants[edit]

  • English: dicrotic

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