ΥΑΙΝΗ, υαινη
YAINĒ, yainē
Sounds Like: HY-nah
Translations: hyena, a hyena
From the root: ΥΑΙΝΗ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word appears to be a misspelling or an alternative spelling of the Koine Greek word 'ὕαινα' (hyaina), which means 'hyena'. It refers to the carnivorous mammal known for its scavenging habits. In ancient literature, hyenas were often associated with cunning, treachery, and uncleanliness. It would typically be used in a sentence to refer to the animal itself.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine
Unknown: Yes
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Sirach — 13:18
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΥΑΙΝΗ, appear in our texts.
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