σαμβύκη

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Ultimately from Aramaic סַבְּכָא (sabbəḵā).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

σαμβῡ́κη (sambū́kēf (genitive σαμβῡ́κης); first declension

  1. sambuca, a triangular musical instrument with four strings
  2. sambuca, an engine of similar form used in sieges

Inflection

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Latin: sambūca

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