ματτύη

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Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

Originally analyzed as a derivative of μάσσω (mássō, to knead), but according to Beekes the α- vocalism in the root and the presence of a double -ττ- rather point to a Pre-Greek origin.

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Noun

μᾰττῠ́η (mattúēf (genitive μᾰττῠ́ης); first declension

  1. Macedonian or Thessalian dish made of hashed meat, poultry and herbs, and served cold as a dessert

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Descendants

  • Latin: mattea

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