πέλωρ

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Unknown.

Pronunciation

(5^th BCE Attic) IPA^(key): /pé.lɔːr/
(1^st CE Egyptian) IPA^(key): /ˈpɛ.lor/
(4^th CE Koine) IPA^(key): /ˈpe.lor/
(10^th CE Byzantine) IPA^(key): /ˈpe.lor/
(15^th CE Constantinopolitan) IPA^(key): /ˈpe.lor/

Noun

πέλωρ

a monster or unusually big animal, such as the Cyclops, Gorgon, or a large stag

Only the nominative and accusative are attested. Also πέλωρον. Adjective πέλωρος.

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