κτήνος

Greek (Cypriot)

noun
Definitions
  • domestic animal, farm animal, beast
  • (figuratively) wild person, brute, beast
  • animal, beast

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek κτῆνος (beast, ox sheep, domestic animal).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κτῆνος

Gloss

beast, ox sheep, domestic animal

Kanji

獣

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