ΛΑΚΩΝ, λακων
LAKŌN, lakōn
Sounds Like: lah-KOHN
Translations: Laconian, Spartan, a Laconian, a Spartan
From the root: ΛΑΚΩΝ
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Explanation: This word refers to someone or something from Laconia, the region in ancient Greece where Sparta was located. It can be used as an adjective to describe something as 'Laconian' or 'Spartan', or as a noun to refer to 'a Laconian' or 'a Spartan'. The Spartans were known for their concise and brief manner of speaking, which gave rise to the English word 'laconic'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G2924 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book One — 27:1
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