ἄσκιος

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Ancient Greek

Pronunciation

 

Etymology 1

From ἀ- (a-, not) +‎ σκιᾱ́ (skiā́, shadow).

Adjective

ἄσκῐος (áskiosm (feminine ἀσκίᾱ, neuter ἄσκῐον); first/second declension

  1. shadowless
Declension
Descendants
  • Latin: ascius

Etymology 2

From ἀ- (a-, intensifier) +‎ σκιᾱ́ (skiā́, shadow).

Adjective

ἄσκῐος (áskiosm or f (neuter ἄσκῐον); second declension

  1. (of colour) shady, dull
Declension

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