ὄσσα

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • a rumour, which, from its origin being unknown, was held divine
  • (generally) voice, of the Muses, also, of a bull
  • (more generally) sound, of the lyre; din of battle
  • (rare in prose) ominous voice or sound, prophecy, warning

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Hellenic *wokʷ-ya.

Origin

Proto-Hellenic

*wokʷ-ya

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