θηγάνη

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

From θήγω (thḗgō, to sharpen, whet), with a formation similar to δρεπάνη (drepánē).

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Noun

θηγᾰ́νη (thēgánēf (genitive θηγᾰ́νης); first declension

  1. whetstone, hone
    Synonym: ἀκόνη (akónē)

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