κολαξ
Lemma: κόλαξ
noun
noun
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Added Feb 27, 2026
Definition
A “flatterer,” “sycophant,” or “toady,” especially one who ingratiates himself by servile praise for personal advantage.
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Grammatical Analysis
"κολαξ"
Case: nominative
Number: singular
Gender: masculine
Declension: 3rd declension (consonant-stem), stem in -ακ- (κολακ-), nominative singular in -ξ (< *-κς)