μίλτος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

According to Beekes, from Pre-Greek.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

μίλτος (míltosf (genitive μίλτου); second declension

  1. ruddle, red ochre
  2. red lead
  3. rust in plants
  4. a taboo word for blood

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