πειθήνιος

Ancient Greek

adj-2nd
Definitions
  • (of a horse) obedient to the rein
  • (in general) obedient, submissive, docile

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek πείθω (persuade, I persuade, convince, trust, obey) + Ancient Greek ἡνία (rein, bridle).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἡνία

Gloss

rein, bridle

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