καύσων

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Ultmately from καίω (kaíō, to kindle, burn).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

καύσων (kaúsōnm (genitive καύσωνος); third declension

  1. burning heat, summer heat, heatwave
  2. sirocco, a hot southern wind

Declension

Descendants

  • Greek: καύσωνας (káfsonas)

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