πηκτός

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From πήγνῡμι (pḗgnūmi, to stick in, fix) +‎ -τός (-tós).

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Adjective

πηκτός (pēktósm (feminine πηκτή, neuter πηκτόν); first/second declension

  1. stuck in, fixed
  2. (of wood-work) compacted, well put together
  3. congealed, curdled
  4. capable of solidification

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