căpcăun

Romanian

Etymology

Unknown. Generally believed to be based on a calque of Greek κυνοκέφαλος (kynokéfalos, literally “dog-head”). (See cap and câine). Also, possibly from a Medieval Latin *capcanus.

Noun

căpcăun m (plural căpcăuni, feminine equivalent căpcăunoaică)

  1. a mythical dog-headed monster or ogre

Declension

singular plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative-accusative căpcăun căpcăunul căpcăuni căpcăunii
genitive-dative căpcăun căpcăunului căpcăuni căpcăunilor
vocative căpcăunule căpcăunilor
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