θύαρος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

The formation is similar to κόμαρος (kómaros) and κίσθαρος (kístharos). The suffix in "-αρος" points to a Pre-Greek word and connection with θύω (thúō, to rage, seethe) is a mere guess.

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Noun

θύαρος (thúarosm (genitive θυάρου); second declension

  1. (Koine) ryegrass, darnel (Lolium temulentum)
    Synonyms: αἶρα (aîra), ζιζάνιον (zizánion)

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