ἐγκέφαλος

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἐν- (en-, in) + κεφᾰλή (kephalḗ, head) + -ος (-os).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ἐγκέφᾰλος (enképhalos) m or f (neuter ἐγκέφᾰλον); second declension

  1. inside the head

Inflection

Noun

ἐγκέφᾰλος (enképhalos) m (genitive ἐγκεφᾰ́λου); second declension

  1. brain
  2. heart of the date palm

Inflection

Derived terms

  • Διὸς ἐγκέφαλος (Diòs enképhalos, rare and costly food)

References

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