ὀστρακίς

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ὄστρᾰκον (óstrakon, earthen vessel; potsherd) +‎ -ῐ́ς (-ís).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ὀστρᾰκῐ́ς (ostrakísf (genitive ὀστρᾰκῐ́δος); third declension

  1. (botany) pinecone or pine nut

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