ὠλίγγη

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

Without a convincing etymology. Not related to Sanskrit आली (ālī, stripe, line). According to Beekes, clearly of Pre-Greek origin, in view of the nasalized suffix. The connection with αὖλαξ (aûlax, furrow) is certainly wrong.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ὠλῐ́γγη (ōlíngēf (genitive ὠλῐ́γγης); first declension

  1. doze, short nap, short sleep
  2. wrinkles beside the eyes, crow's feet

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