ῥόπαλον

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Traditionally derived from ῥέπω (rhépō, to decline, descend), but perhaps not related to the verb.

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Noun[edit]

ῥόπᾰλον (rhópalonn (genitive ῥοπᾰ́λου); second declension

  1. club, cudgel, mace shod with metal
    Synonym: κορύνη (korúnē)
  2. hunter's staff
  3. penis

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Descendants[edit]

  • Greek: ρόπαλο (rópalo)

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