σάλπιγξ

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Etymology[edit]

Formation like σῦρῐγξ (sûrinx) and φόρμῐγξ (phórminx). As a word of Mediterranean culture, it remains without Indo-European connection. According to Beekes, the suffix is Pre-Greek.

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Noun[edit]

σᾰ́λπῐγξ (sálpinxf (genitive σᾰ́λπῐγγος); third declension

  1. (music) A war-trumpet.
  2. Synonym of σᾰ́λπῐσμᾰ (sálpisma).
  3. (zoology) The name of a bird.
    Synonym: σᾰλπῐγκτής (salpinktḗs)
  4. (astronomy) A kind of comet.

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Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Ancient Greek σάλπιγξ (sálpinx).

Noun[edit]

σάλπιγξ (sálpinxf (plural σάλπιγξ)

  1. (formal, archaic, Katharevousa, military, music) war-trumpet, trump
  2. (formal, archaic, Katharevousa, military) trumpet-call

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