ἀμφίβροτος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ᾰ̓μφῐ́ (amphí) +‎ βροτός (brotós, mortal man).

Pronunciation

 

Mark the vowel length of the ambiguous vowels and ί by adding a macron after each one if it is long, or a breve if it is short. By default, Module:grc-pronunciation assumes it is short if unmarked.

Adjective

ἀμφίβροτος (amphíbrotos)

  1. the covering of the entire body of a man
  2. a covering or shield reaching head to toe

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