ἕρμαιον
adjective (substantivized; also use...
adjective (substantivized; also used as a neuter noun meaning 'windfall, lucky find')
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Added Mar 23, 2026
Definition
A “windfall” or piece of good luck—especially something found unexpectedly, as if sent by Hermes; hence any fortunate find or lucky chance.
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Grammatical Analysis
"ἕρμαιον"
Lemma: ἕρμαιος
Case: nominative or accusative
Number: singular
Gender: neuter
Degree: positive
Declension: 1st/2nd declension (ο/α-declension adjective)
Note: Neuter singular -ον can function adjectivally (‘a lucky find/windfall’) and is very commonly used substantively.