χρυσίον

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From χρῡσός (khrūsós, gold) +‎ -ῐον (-ion, diminutive suffix). See χρυσός (khrusós) for further etymology.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

χρῡσίον (khrūsíonn (genitive χρῡσίου); second declension

  1. a piece of gold
  2. gold (substance)
  3. specifically, a gold coin, money
  4. gold thread
  5. a term of endearment (translated my treasure!)

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