Εὔφορβος

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Proper use of εὔφορβος (eúphorbos, “well fed”), from εὐ- (eu-, “well”) +‎ φορβή (phorbḗ, “fodder”) +‎ -ος (-os).

Pronunciation

 

Proper noun

Εὔφορβος • (Eúphorbos) m (genitive Εὐφόρβου); second declension

  1. (Greek mythology) Euphorbus, a figure in the Iliad

Declension

Second declension of Εὔφορβος; Εὐφόρβοιο / Εὐφόρβοο / Εὐφόρβου (Epic)
Case / # Singular
Nominative Εὔφορβος
Eúphorbos
Genitive Εὐφόρβοιο / Εὐφόρβοο / Εὐφόρβου
Euphórboio / Euphórboo / Euphórbou
Dative Εὐφόρβῳ
Euphórbōi
Accusative Εὔφορβον
Eúphorbon
Vocative Εὔφορβε
Eúphorbe
Notes:
  • Dialects other than Attic are not well attested. Some forms may be based on conjecture. Use with caution.

Descendants

  • → Latin: Euphorbus
    • → Italian: Euforbo (learned)

Further reading

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