γενέθλιος

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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Probably derived from γένεθλον (génethlon) or γενέθλη (genéthlē, race, stock, family, birthplace), from *ǵenh₁- (to give birth).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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γενέθλῐος (genéthliosm or f (neuter γενέθλῐον); second declension
γενέθλῐος (genéthliosm (feminine γενέθλῐᾰ, neuter γενέθλῐον); first/second declension

  1. Of or pertaining to one's birthday.
  2. Of or pertaining to one's race or family.
  3. giving birth, generative
  4. (substantive, feminine) a birthday, birthdate
  5. (substantive, neuter plural) a birthday party or celebration

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