κύαθος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Uncertain. Sometimes connected with κύαρ (kúar, eye of a needle) but according to Beekes of Pre-Greek origin.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

κύᾰθος (kúathosm (genitive κῠάθου); second declension

  1. ladle for drawing wine
  2. Attic measure for liquids

Inflection

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Descendants

  • Latin: cyathus
  • English: kyathos

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