αθέρας

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Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀθήρ (athḗr).

Noun

αθέρας (athérasm (uncountable)

  1. awn (of wheat, barley, etc)
  2. husk (of wheat, barley, etc)
  3. cutting edge (of blade)
  4. (figuratively) acme, cream, best part
  5. (figuratively) cutting edge, groundbreaking

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