σέλας

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Uncertain. Possibly from Pre-Greek with other derivative σελήνη (selḗnē).

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Noun[edit]

σέλᾰς (sélasn (genitive σέλᾰος); third declension

  1. light, brightness, the bright flame or blaze of fire
  2. shine

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Greek[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈse.las/
  • Hyphenation: σέ‧λας

Noun[edit]

σέλας (sélasn (plural σέλατα) or σέλαα (sélaa): see the ancient declension of σέλας (sélas)

  1. lights, aurora
    βόρειο σέλαςvóreio sélasnorthern lights, aurora borealis
    νότιο σέλαςnótio sélassouthern lights, aurora australis
  2. shine

Declension[edit]

Noun[edit]

σέλας (sélasf

  1. Genitive singular form of σέλα (séla).

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