Ωρίων

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek Ὠρίων (Ōríōn). Ancient Greeks claim the name to be derived from ουρον, meaning urine or semen, as an explanation for the means of his conception. However, this is still debated, and might remain as folk etymology.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /oˈɾi.on/
  • Hyphenation: Ω‧ρί‧ων

Proper noun

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Ωρίων (Oríonm

  1. formal type of Ωρίωνας (Oríonas)
    1. (Greek mythology) Orion, the hunter killed by Artemis.
    2. (astronomy) Orion, the constellation.

Declension

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