χυδαῖος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From χύδην (khúdēn, as if poured, in abundance), adverb from the root of χέω (khéō, to pour) +‎ -δην (-dēn), +‎ -ιος (-ios, adjective suffix).

Adjective

χῠδαῖος (khudaîosm or f (neuter χῠδαῖον); second declension

  1. poured forth copiously, abundant
  2. common
  3. vulgar, unrefined

Declension

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Greek: χυδαίος (chydaíos)

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