μάλκη

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

A convincing explanation is still lacking. There have been attempts to connect this word with Lithuanian mùlkis (blockhead), Proto-Slavic *mьlčati (to be silent) and other words of doubtful origin. The connection with Ancient Greek μαλακός (malakós, soft) is unconvincing. According to Beekes, maybe from Pre-Greek.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

μᾰ́λκη (málkēf (genitive μᾰ́λκης); first declension

  1. numbness from cold, especially in hands and feet
  2. (pathology) chilblain

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