ἀμία

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Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

Unknown. Thompson suggests a derivation from Egyptian mehi (kind of fish).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ἀμῐ́ᾱ (amíāf (genitive ἀμῐ́ᾱς); first declension

  1. bonito (Sarda sarda)

Inflection

Descendants

  • Latin: amia
    • Translingual: Amia

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