σύστομος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From σῠν- (sun-, together) +‎ στόμα (stóma, mouth) +‎ -ος (-os).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

σῠ́στομος (sústomosm or f (neuter σῠ́στομον); second declension

  1. with a narrow mouth
    Synonym: στενόστομος (stenóstomos)
    Antonym: μεγαλόστομος (megalóstomos)
  2. (of a kiss) mouth-to-mouth

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