κήρινος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From κηρός (kērós, wax) +‎ -ινος (-inos).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

κήρῐνος (kḗrinosm (feminine κηρῐ́νη, neuter κήρῐνον); first/second declension

  1. waxen
  2. pliable as wax
  3. wax coloured, pallid

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