γύψος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Of unknown origin.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

γύψος (gúpsosf (genitive γύψου); second declension

  1. chalk
  2. cement

Declension

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Arabic: جِبْس (jibs)
  • Greek: γύψος (gýpsos)
  • Latin: gypsum (see there for further descendants)

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Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γύψος (gúpsos).

Noun

γύψος (gýpsosm (plural γύψοι)

  1. gypsum
  2. plaster (wall coating)
  3. plaster of Paris, plaster cast (treatment for broken bones)

Declension

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