δυσθαλπής

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From δυσ- (dus-, bad, hard, unfortunate) +‎ θάλπω (thálpō, to warm up, heat) +‎ -ής (-ḗs).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

δῠσθᾰλπής (dusthalpḗsm or f (neuter δῠσθᾰλπές); third declension

  1. hard to warm, chilly
  2. overwarm, burning hot

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