κώθων

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

According to Beekes, probably of Pre-Greek origin.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

κώθων (kṓthōnm (genitive κώθωνος); third declension

  1. Laconian drinking vessell used by soldiers
  2. drinking bout, carousal
  3. name of the inner harbour at Carthage

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Derived terms

Descendants

  • English: kothon (learned)
  • Etruscan: 𐌒𐌖𐌕𐌖𐌌 (qutum)
  • Latin: cothō

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