αἰόλος

Ancient Greek

adj-1&2
Definitions
  • quick, nimble, swift
  • wriggling (of worms)
  • glittering, sheeny (of armours)
  • chequered, changeful
  • shifty, slippery

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Hellenic *walwólos derived from Proto-Indo-European *welwel-.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*welwel-

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