Αιγόκερως

Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Koine Greek αἰγόκερως (aigókerōs), from stem αἰγ- (aig-) of αἴξ (aíx, “goat”) + connective -ο- (-o-) + κέρας (kéras, “horn”) + Attic declension suffix -ως (-ōs).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /eˈɣoceɾos/
  • Hyphenation: Αι‧γό‧κε‧ρως

Proper noun

Αιγόκερως • (Aigókeros) m

  1. (astronomy) Capricornus
    Ο Τοξότης είναι δίπλα στον Αιγόκερω. ― O Toxótis eínai dípla ston Aigókero. ― Sagittarius is next to Capricornus.
  2. (astrology) Capricorn (both the sign itself and persons born under it)
    Γεννήθηκα τον Ιανουάριο, άρα είμαι Αιγόκερως. ― Genníthika ton Ianouário, ára eímai Aigókeros. ― I was born in January, so I'm a Capricorn.

Declension
Declension of Αιγόκερως (Aigókeros)
singular
nominative Αιγόκερως •
genitive Αιγόκερου •
accusative Αιγόκερω •
vocative Αιγόκερω •
Less common genitive: Αιγόκερω

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