κόλλιξ

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

According to Beekes undoubtedly of Pre-Greek origin, because of the suffix "-ῑκ-".

Possibly an Iranian borrowing related to Persian کلیچه (količe), کلوچه (koluče).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

κόλλῑξ (kóllīxm (genitive κόλλῑκος); third declension

  1. roll or loaf of coarse bread
    Synonym: κολλῡ́ρᾱ (kollū́rā)

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Descendants

  • Russian: кулич (kulič)

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