παρθένος
Lemma: παρθένος
Translation: virgin; maiden; unmarried woman (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek παρθένος (parthénos). Related to English 'parthenogenesis' and 'Parthenon' (the temple of the virgin goddess Athena)
Mnemonics
- Think of the Parthenon - temple of the virgin goddess
- Parthenogenesis in biology - virgin birth
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Cultural Context
Important concept in Greek Orthodox tradition and classical mythology. The Παρθενώνας (Parthenon) was dedicated to Παρθένος Αθηνά (Virgin Athena)
Easily Confused With
Explanation: παρθενικός is the adjective form, while παρθένος is the noun
Confused word:
Το παρθενικό της ταξίδι.
Her maiden voyage.
Notes: Both words are from the same root but serve different grammatical functions
Mnemonic: παρθένος ends in -ος like most nouns, παρθενικός ends in -ός like many adjectives