γονυπετής

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From γόνῠ (gónu, knee) +‎ -πετής (-petḗs, ?) (πετ- (pet-) +‎ -ής (-ḗs, adjectival suffix).(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

γονῠπετής (gonupetḗsm or f (neuter γονῠπετές); third declension

  1. on bended knee, falling on the knee

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See also

Descendants

  • Greek: γονυπετής (gonypetís)

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Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γονῠπετής (gonupetḗs).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɣonipeˈtis/
  • Hyphenation: γο‧νυ‧πε‧τής

Adjective

γονυπετής (gonypetísm (feminine γονυπετής, neuter γονυπετές)

  1. (formal) on bended knee (especially when supplicating, beseeching)
    Γονυπετής σας παρακαλώ να με αθωώσετε.Gonypetís sas parakaló na me athoósete.I beg you, on my knees, to aquit me.

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