δόλιχος

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See also: δολιχός

Ancient Greek

Etymology

δολιχός (dolikhós). The bean has perhaps been made known to the Greeks by Alexander’s campaign.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

δόλῐχος (dólikhosm (genitive δόλῐχου); second declension

  1. long course in the arena
    1. a measure of length based on this
  2. yardlong bean (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis)

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Descendants

  • Latin: dolichos

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