χαμαίζηλος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From χᾰμαί (khamaí, near the ground) +‎ ζῆλος (zêlos, zeal, fervour).

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Adjective

χᾰμαίζηλος (khamaízēlosm or f (neuter χᾰμαίζηλον); second declension

  1. seeking the ground, low-growing, dwarf
  2. sunk down
  3. (figuratively) of low estate, humble

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Noun

χᾰμαίζηλος (khamaízēlosm (genitive χᾰμαιζήλου); second declension

  1. low seat, stool

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