noun · femininefirst declension
argyranchē
argyranchē f (genitive argyranchēs)
Classical[ar.ɡyˈraŋ.kʰeː]Ecclesiastical[ar.d͡ʒiˈraŋ.ke]
Meaning
- inability to speak as a result of bribery
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | argyranchē | argyranchae |
| genitive | argyranchēs | argyranchārum |
| dative | argyranchae | argyranchīs |
| accusative | argyranchēn | argyranchās |
| ablative | argyranchē | argyranchīs |
| vocative | argyranchē | argyranchae |
argўranchē, ēs, f., = ἀργυράγχη,
I. a sarcastic word formed in imitation of συνάγχη (inflammation of the throat), the silver quinsy, Gell. 9, 9; cf. Pollux Onomast. 7, 24, and synanche.
Origins
From Ancient Greek ἀργυράγχη (arguránkhē, “silver-quinsy”).