στύραξ

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology 1

Probably of Semitic origin, because this resin was introduced by the Phoenicians.

Noun

στύραξ (stúraxm (genitive στύρᾰκος); third declension

  1. storax tree (Styrax officinalis)
  2. resin produced by this tree
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Etymology 2

The formation is like κάμαξ (kámax) and χάραξ (khárax). According to Beekes, it's either from the name of the tree or from Pre-Greek.

Noun

στύραξ (stúraxm (genitive στύρᾰκος); third declension

  1. spike at the lower end of a spear shaft
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