θρῆνος

See also: θρήνος

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Cognate to Sanskrit ध्रणति (dhráṇati, to sound), Latin drēnsō, and Old English drān (English drone). Compare also θρέομαι (thréomai, I cry aloud, shriek). Beekes argues for a Pre-Greek origin.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

θρῆνος • (thrênos) m (genitive θρήνου); second declension

  1. wailing, lamenting, dirge
    Synonym: ἰάλεμος (iálemos)
  2. complaint

Inflection

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Greek: θρήνος m (thrínos, lamentation)

References

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