κρῆθμον

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Unknown, but probably a Pre-Greek word.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

κρῆθμον (krêthmonn (genitive κρήθμου); second declension

  1. samphire
    Synonym: βατίς (batís)

Inflection

Descendants

  • Latin: crēthmos

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