βουπόρος

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From βοῦς (boûs, ox) +‎ πείρω (peírō, to pierce).

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Adjective[edit]

βουπόρος (boupórosm or f (neuter βουπόρον); second declension

  1. ox-piercing

Declension[edit]

Noun[edit]

βουπόρος (boupórosm (genitive βουπόρου); second declension

  1. large spit, big enough for a whole ox
    Synonym: ὀβελός (obelós)

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