ὑπόπυρος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

ὑπο- (hupo-) +‎ πῦρ (pûr) +‎ -ος (-os)

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ὑπόπῠρος (hupópurosm or f (neuter ὑπόπῠρον); second declension

  1. with fire under, with secret fire
    1. metaphorically
      • 234 CE – 305 CE, Porphyry, Against the Christians 27, (opposed to ψυχῆς ὑγιαινούσης; of St Paul):
        ὑποπύρου τὰς φρένας
        hupopúrou tàs phrénas

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