σκηπτός

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From σκήπτω (skḗptō, to let fall, hurl upon).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

σκηπτός (skēptósm (genitive σκηπτοῦ); second declension

  1. thunderbolt, lightning strike
    Synonym: κεραυνός (keraunós)
  2. dust-storm, hurricane

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