λυπρός

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From λυπέω (lupéō, to grieve) +‎ -ρός (-rós). Compare also λυπηρός (lupērós).

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Adjective

λῡπρός (lūprósm (feminine λῡπρᾱ́, neuter λῡπρόν); first/second declension

  1. (of land, plants) worthless, wretched, poor
  2. (of persons) causing pain, offensive
  3. (of states and conditions) distressing, painful

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