ψοιθός

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See also: ψοῖθος

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ψοῖθος (psoîthos, ash) +‎ -ός (-ós). For the formation, compare κνηκός (knēkós, tawny, pale yellow), which is from κνῆκος (knêkos, safflower).

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Adjective

ψοιθός (psoithósm (feminine ψοιθή, neuter ψοιθόν); first/second declension

  1. (of animals) ash-coloured, dun

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