ΠΕΡΙΚΛΕΙΟΝ, περικλειον
PERIKLEION, perikleion
Sounds Like: peh-ree-KLEH-ee-on
Translations: very famous, glorious, renowned
From the root: ΠΕΡΙΚΛΕΗΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is an adjective meaning 'very famous' or 'glorious'. It describes something or someone that is widely known and highly esteemed. In the provided example, 'το περικλειον' (the glorious/famous thing) is used in the neuter singular, likely referring to a place or concept that is renowned.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 2 — 16:337
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΠΕΡΙΚΛΕΗΣ, appear in our texts.
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