σφάγιον

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From σφάζω (spházō, to sacrifice) +‎ -ῐον (-ion).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

σφᾰ́γῐον (sphágionn (genitive σφᾰγῐ́ου); second declension

  1. victim, offering
  2. slaughter, sacrifice

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