κέρκουρος

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Ancient Greek

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Uncertain. Perhaps from κέρκος (kérkos, tail). Could also be of Semitic origin, compare Classical Syriac ܩܪܩܘܪܐ (qarqūrāʾ, boat), reshaped under the influence of κέρκος (kérkos) and οὐρά (ourá, tail). Compare also Latin cercūrus, Old Armenian կուր (kur).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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κέρκουρος (kérkourosm (genitive κερκούρου); second declension

  1. boat, small ship
  2. type of fish

Inflection

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