γρίφος

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γρῖφος (grîphos, “fishing basket”); first used in the sense of "riddle" by Aristophanes.

Noun

γρίφος • (grífos) m (plural γρίφοι)

1. conundrum (difficult question or riddle)
2. puzzle
3. enigma

Declension

declension of γρίφος

case     \     number	singular	plural
nominative	γρίφος •	γρίφοι •
genitive	γρίφου •	γρίφων •
accusative	γρίφο •	γρίφους •
vocative	γρίφε •	γρίφοι •

Related terms

• γρίπος m (grípos, “fishing equipment”)