ἄλαλα
Lemma: ἀλαλά
interjection
interjection
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Added Jan 17, 2026
Definition
To cry aloud; to shout or bellow, especially in alarm, triumph, or wailing. It is an onomatopoetic verb frequently used in epic and dramatic contexts to denote a loud outcry or battle-cry.
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Grammatical Analysis
"ἄλαλα"
Degree: positive
Function: onomatopoetic/imitative cry; used as an adverbial exclamation meaning ‘with a war-cry’ or ‘alalá!’