Strong’s G4406 · Greek

πρώϊμος
prṓïmos

Definition

dawning, i.e. (by analogy) autumnal (showering, the first of the rainy season)

Etymology

from G4404 (πρωΐ);

Where the KJV renders it

  • early

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