ἀμυντικός

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἀμῡ́νω (amū́nō, to keep off, ward off) +‎ -ικός (-ikós).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ἀμυντῐκός (amuntikósm (feminine ἀμυντῐκή, neuter ἀμυντῐκόν); first/second declension

  1. prompt to ward off attack
  2. fit for keeping off

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