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Greek
Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek οἶκτος (oîktos).
Noun
οίκτος • (oíktos) m (plural οίκτοι)
- pity, mercy, compassion
- Προκαλεί φθόνο παρά οίκτο. ― Prokaleí fthóno pará oíkto. ― He provokes envy rather than pity.
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