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Where does “θρηνῴδης” come from?

θρηνῴδης (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ᾠδή, from Ancient Greek ἀείδω, from Proto-Hellenic awéidō — to sing.

θρηνῴδης (Ancient Greek): like {{non-gloss definition|or}} fit for a dirge

Definitions

  1. like {{non-gloss definition|or}} fit for a dirge

Ancestry of “θρηνῴδης”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekᾠδήsong, ode; legend, tale, story
2Ancient GreekἀείδωTo sing, chant, praise; To make various noises:...
3Proto-Hellenicawéidōto sing

Words derived from “θρηνῴδης”

  • threnody
  • threnodic
  • threnodist
  • threnedy
  • θρηνῳδία
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