πτέρυξ

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Ancient Greek [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From πτερόν (pteron, wing)

Pronunciation [edit]

Noun [edit]

πτέρυξ (genitive πτέρυγος) f, third declension; (pteruks)

  1. wing
  2. (in the plural) feathers
  3. (poetic) flight
  4. Anything which resembles a wing: rudder, oar
  5. The flaps at the bottom of armour
  6. The edge of a sword or axe
  7. earlobe
  8. shoulder blade

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