ἐξαυστήρ

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἐξαύω (exaúō, to take out dressed meat) +‎ -τήρ (-tḗr).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ἐξαυστήρ (exaustḗrm (genitive ἐξαυστῆρος); third declension

  1. flesh-hook for taking meat out of a pot
    Synonym: κρεάγρα (kreágra)

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