σφήκα

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Greek

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek σφήξ (sphḗx).

Noun

σφήκα (sfíkaf (plural σφήκες)

  1. (insect) wasp, hornet
  2. (colloquial) a wicked, spiteful person

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