ἀλαός

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Presumably from λάω (láō, to see), although a privative formation should have barytone accentuation.

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ᾰ̓λαός (alaósm or f (neuter ᾰ̓λαόν); second declension

  1. blind
    Synonym: τυφλός (tuphlós)
  2. invisible, imperceptible

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