κηφήνας

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Greek

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek κηφήν (kēphḗn).

Noun

κηφήνας (kifínasm (plural κηφήνες)

  1. (biology) drone (male bee)
  2. (figuratively) parasite, freeloader

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