λιπαρός

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From λιπάω (lipáō) +‎ -ρός (-rós), from λίπος (lípos, fat).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

λῐπᾰρός (liparósm (feminine λῐπᾰρᾱ́, neuter λῐπᾰρόν); first/second declension

  1. oily, shiny with oil, anointed
  2. fatty, greasy, unctuous
  3. shining, sleek, smooth (of the skin)
  4. rich, comfortable, easy (of condition of state)
  5. bright, brilliant, splendid (of things)
  6. fat, fruitful, fertile (of soil)

Inflection

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Greek: λιπαρός (liparós)

Further reading

Greek

Adjective

λιπαρός (liparósm (feminine λιπαρή, neuter λιπαρό)

  1. fatty, oily, containing oil or fat
    λιπαρό δέρμα (oily skin)

Declension