ἄφλαστον

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Bechtel posited "that which prevents destruction", from ἀ- (a-, not) +‎ φλάω (phláō, to crush), but this is considered improbable by Beekes, who claims it is from Pre-Greek.

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Noun

ἄφλᾰστον (áphlastonn (genitive ἀφλᾰ́στου); second declension

  1. (nautical) curved poop of a ship, with its ornaments

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