τρύξ

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Ancient Greek

[edit]

Etymology

[edit]

Without certain etymology. The traditional connection with τάργανον (tárganon, spoiled wine, wine-vinegar) is neither phonetically nor semantically convincing. The formal identity with τρυγάω (trugáō, to gather fruits) is remarkable, especially since both words refer to viniculture and wine production. Porzig pleads for Pre-Greek origin of all these words.

Pronunciation

[edit]
 

Noun

[edit]

τρῠ́ξ (trúxf (genitive τρῠγός); third declension

  1. wine not yet fermented, must
  2. lees of wine, dregs, sediments
  3. dross, waste of metal
  4. faecal matter in the stomach
  5. (figuratively) old man or woman

Declension

[edit]

Derived terms

[edit]

Further reading

[edit]