ἐλελεῦ

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

Pronunciation

 

Interjection

ἐλελεῦ • (eleleû)

  1. a cry of pain or lament, woe, alas

Usage notes

Often used twice in succession.

  • ἐλελελεῦ (eleleleû, “war cry”)

References

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