κόραξ

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From Proto-Indo-European *(s)ker-. Cognates include Latin corvus, cornix. Also see κορώνη (korṓnē, crow).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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κόρᾰξ (kóraxm (genitive κόρᾰκος); third declension

  1. raven, crow
  2. cormorant
  3. the constellation Corvus
  4. anything hooked or curved
  5. door handle
  6. engine for grappling ships
  7. hook
  8. type of torture instrument
  9. cock's bill

Declension

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Greek: κόρακας (kórakas)
  • Greek: κοράκι (koráki)

Further reading

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