γεροντοκομεῖον

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From γέρων (gérōn, old man) +‎ κομέω (koméō, to take care of) +‎ -εῖον (-eîon).

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Noun[edit]

γεροντοκομεῖον (gerontokomeîonn (genitive γεροντοκομείου); second declension

  1. hospital for the elders, old people's home, nursing home

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Descendants[edit]

  • Latin: gerontocomīum

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