σάβανον

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

Probably related to or borrowed from Egyptian sbn ((linen) bandage).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

σᾰ́βᾰνον (sábanonn (genitive σᾰβᾰ́νου); second declension

  1. linen cloth or towel

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