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Ancient Macedonian
Etymology
Apparently synonymous with Ancient Greek ἄσβολος (ásbolos, “soot”), according to Hesychius of Alexandria. Cognate to Ancient Greek αἴθαλος (aíthalos).
Noun
ἀδαλός (adalós)
- (hapax) soot
Usage notes
- Only attested as a hapax in Hesychius:
5th century CE,
Hesychius Alexandreus,
Συναγωγὴ Πασῶν Λέξεων κατὰ Στοιχεῖον Α:
- ἀδαλός· ἄσβολος
- adalós; ásbolos
- adalós: soot
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