ἀοιδή

See also: ἀοιδῇ

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Hellenic *awoidā́. By surface analysis, ᾰ̓είδω (ăeídō, to sing) +‎ (-ḗ).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ᾰ̓οιδή • (ăoidḗ)

  1. feminine nominative/vocative singular of ᾰ̓οιδός (ăoidós)

Noun

ᾰ̓οιδή • (ăoidḗf (genitive ᾰ̓οιδῆς); first declension

  1. the art of singing
  2. song, ode
  3. theme of a song
  4. legend; tale; story
  5. (figurative) spell; incantation

Declension

Derived terms

  • λογᾰοιδῐκός (logăoidĭkós)

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