σφυρόν

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Conventionally connected with Proto-Indo-European *sperH-, although Pre-Greek, according to Beekes.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

σφῠρόν (sphurónn (genitive σφῠροῦ); second declension

  1. (anatomy) ankle
  2. lower part or edge, foothills of mountains

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