ἀζαλέος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *h₂eHs- via ἄζω (ázō).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ἀζᾰλέος (azaléosm (feminine ἀζᾰλέᾱ, neuter ἀζᾰλέον); first/second declension

  1. (pass.) dry, dried up, parched, withered
  2. (act.) parching, scorching, burning
  3. (metaph./fig.) harsh, cruel

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