phŭ́lăx
Same source as φῠλᾰ́σσω (phylắssō, “to guard; to watch”), but of unknown further etymology. According to Beekes, both words are clear examples of Pre-Greek. Note in particular the suffix -αξ (-ax).
- IPA(key): /pʰý.laks/ → /ˈɸy.laks/ → /ˈfi.laks/
φῠ́λᾰξ • (phŭ́lăx) m or f (genitive φῠ́λᾰκος); third declension
- guard; sentry