ἐπίθεμα

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἐπι- (epi-, on, upon, atop) +‎ θέμα (théma, that which is placed or laid down).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ἐπίθεμᾰ (epítheman (genitive ἐπιθέμᾰτος); third declension

  1. cover, lid, top
  2. (architecture) capital (of a column)
  3. (medicine) poultice (remedy for external application)
  4. addition, higher bid
  5. (archery) shaft (of an arrow)

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