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Greek
Etymology
Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish مایه (maya), from Persian مایه (mâye). Cognate to Macedonian маја (maja).
Pronunciation
Noun
μαγιά • (magiá) f (plural μαγιές)
- yeast
- (figuratively) seed (of a something for future growth)
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