δύσις

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From δύω (dúō, to cause to sink, plunge) + -σῐς (-sis).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

δῠ́σῐς (dúsis) f (genitive δῠ́σεως); third declension

  1. setting of the sun or stars
  2. quarter in which the sun sets, west
  3. hiding-place

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