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Ancient Greek
Etymology
Unknown, only attested in Hesychius. Compare κοψία (kopsía, “pipkin, small earthern pot”). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkop.sa/ → /ˈkop.sa/
Noun
κόψα • (kópsa)
- (hapax) water jar
- Synonym: ὑδρία (hudría)
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