γενναῖος

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From γέννα (génna, descent, birth, origin) +‎ -ιος (-ios). Compare ἀγενής (agenḗs).

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Adjective[edit]

γενναῖος (gennaîosm (feminine γενναίᾱ, neuter γενναῖον); first/second declension

  1. noble, high-born
  2. honourable

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Descendants[edit]

  • Greek: γενναίος (gennaíos)

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