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θηρίον

θηρίον

Ancient Greek

Noun

θηρῐ́ον (thēríon) n (genitive θηρίου); second declension

  1. wild animal, beast, savage beast
    1. animal
    2. a poisonous animal
  2. (diminutive) a small animal, insect, worm
  3. (medicine) a malignant ulcer
  4. a term of reproach

Inflection

Derived terms

Synonyms

  • (beast): θήρ (thḗr)
  • (ulcer): θηρίωμα (thēríōma)

Descendants

  • English: therio-
  • Scientific Latin: -thērium
    • English: -there
    • French: -thère

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