ΓΥΝΕΚΩΝΟΣ, γυνεκωνος
GYNEKŌNOS, gynekōnos
Sounds Like: goo-neh-KOH-nos
Translations: of the women's quarters, of the women's apartment
From the root: ΓΥΝΗ, ΟΙΚΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the women's quarters in a house, often a separate apartment or section where women lived, especially in ancient Greek households. It is a compound word derived from 'γυνή' (woman) and 'οἶκος' (house/dwelling), indicating a specific part of the house designated for women. It is typically used in a possessive sense, describing something belonging to or associated with these quarters.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Esther — 2:13
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΓΥΝΗ, ΟΙΚΟΣ, appear in our texts.
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