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Greek
Etymology
Via the Katharevousa expression ἀποφώλιον (apophṓlion) τέρας (téras) (hiderous monster), a rendering of the ancient phrase ἀποφώλιον τρέφος (tréphos) by Euripides, describing the Minotaur. See ἀποφώλιος (apophṓlios)
Phrase
αποφώλιο τέρας • (apofólio téras)
- (dated) literally: hideous monster (of criminals who committed hideous acts)
See also
- not related: αποφώλι n (apofóli, “nest egg”)
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