λάϊνος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From λᾶας (lâas, stone, rock) +‎ -ινος (-inos).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

λᾱ́ϊνος (lā́ïnosm (feminine λᾱΐνη, neuter λᾱ́ϊνον); first/second declension

  1. made of stone, rocky
    Synonym: πέτρινος (pétrinos)
  2. stonehearted

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