αποφώλιος

Greek

Etymology

Learnedly, from Ancient Greek ἀποφώλιος (apophṓlios), in the sense: monstrous, of uncertain origin.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.poˈfo.li.os/
  • Hyphenation: α‧πο‧φώ‧λι‧ος

Adjective

αποφώλιος • (apofólios) m (feminine αποφώλια, neuter αποφώλιο)

  1. monstrous, hideous, in the dated phrase (of criminals)
    αποφώλιον τέρας (apofólion téras, hideous monster)

Declension

See also

  • not related etymologically: αποφώλι n (apofóli, nest egg)

Further reading

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