σαργάνη

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

The formation of this word can be compared with πλεκτάνη (plektánē) and ὁρκάνη (horkánē). According to Beekes, the variation σ/τ proves a Pre-Greek origin.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

σαργάνη (sargánēf (genitive σαργάνης); first declension

  1. plait, braid
  2. plaited basket

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