ΤΡΥΓΟΝ, τρυγον
TRYGON, trygon
Sounds Like: TROO-gohn
Translations: turtledove, a turtledove
From the root: ΤΡΥΓΩΝ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a turtledove, a type of bird known for its gentle nature and cooing sound. In ancient times, turtledoves were often used as sacrificial offerings, particularly by the poor, as they were more affordable than other animals. The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something beautiful or gentle.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative (neuter) or Genitive (masculine/feminine) or Vocative (masculine/feminine). The form ΤΡΥΓΟΝ is an ancient form that could represent the nominative/accusative singular neuter, or the genitive singular of the masculine/feminine noun ΤΡΥΓΩΝ, or even the vocative singular of ΤΡΥΓΩΝ. Given the context of ancient manuscripts lacking diacritics, it most commonly refers to the bird.
Strong’s number: G5167 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Unknown: Yes
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