τρυφάλεια

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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A derivative of φάλος (phálos, crest of a helmet). Hesychius says τρυ- (tru-) is for τρι- (tri-, three); Liddell & Scott deny this but do not say what it does represent. Cunliffe says it represents τετρα- (tetra-, four).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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τρῠφάλειᾰ (trupháleiaf (genitive τρῠφᾰλείης); first declension

  1. (Epic) helmet
    Synonyms: κόρυς (kórus), κράνος (krános)

Declension

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Further reading

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