τέττιξ

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Of onomatopoeic origin, like τιτίζω (titízō).

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Noun[edit]

τέττῑξ (téttīxm (genitive τέττῑγος or τέττῑκος); third declension

  1. cicada (Cicada plebeia or allied species; a winged insect fond of basking on trees, when the male makes a chirping or clicking noise by means of certain drums or “tymbals” underneath its wings)
    Synonym: λᾱκέτᾱς (lākétās)
  2. a gold ornament worn in the hair, especially in early Attica
  3. a part of the ear
    • ante AD 177, Pollux, Onomasticon 2.86

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Descendants[edit]

  • English: tettix
  • Greek: τζίτζικας (tzítzikas)

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