σῆστρον

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From σήθω (sḗthō, to sift, bolt) +‎ -τρον (-tron).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

σῆστρον (sêstronn (genitive σήστρου); second declension

  1. sieve, strainer
    Synonym: κόσκῐνον (kóskinon)

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