φράγμα

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From φράσσω (phrássō, I fence) and the suffix -μα (-ma).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

φράγμᾰ (phrágma) n (genitive φράγμᾰτος); third declension

  1. A fence, a screen, a breastwork
    1. Any means of defence, a protection
    2. A boom placed in a harbour
    3. A contrivance for catching fish

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Greek

Etymology

Ancient Greek φράγμα (phrágma), from the verb φράσσω (phrássō).

Noun

φράγμα (frágma) n (plural φράγματα)

  1. barrier
  2. dam, barrage

Declension

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