σίκερα

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From the Septuagint rendition of Hebrew שֵׁכָר (šēḵār), used to refer to strong drinks, from Proto-Semitic *šikar- (alcoholic drink).

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Noun

σίκερα (síkeran (indeclinable)

  1. A fermented liquor, a strong drink

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