νυγμός

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From νύσσω (nússō, to prick, pierce) +‎ -μός (-mós).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

νῠγμός (nugmósm (genitive νῠγμοῦ); second declension

  1. pricking sensation, irritation
  2. (figuratively) pricking of conscience

Inflection

Descendants

  • Greek: νυγμός (nygmós)

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