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ἀνδρεῖος

ἀνδρεῖος

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

  • ἀνδρήϊος (andrḗïos) (Ionic)

Adjective

ἀνδρεῖος (andreîos) m (feminine ἀνδρεία, neuter ανδρεῖον); first/second declension

  1. Of or pertaining to a man
  2. manly, masculine, courageous, strong
  3. stubborn

Usage notes

Excepting the first sense, this word was applied not only to men, but not uncommonly to women as well as deeds, animals, and objects.

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