θρῶναξ

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Traditionally derived from Proto-Indo-European *dʰrēn- (drone; to murmur), like English drone and Latin drensō (to cry (of swans)). However, Beekes suggests a Pre-Greek origin, comparing the word with ἀνθρηδών (anthrēdṓn, hornet), ἀνθρήνη (anthrḗnē, bee, wasp) and τενθρηδών (tenthrēdṓn, kind of wasp).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

θρῶνᾰξ • (thrônax) m (genitive θρώνᾰκος); third declension

  1. (in Laconia) drone
    Synonym: κηφήν (kēphḗn)

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