ἀλγηδών

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἀλγέω (algéō).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ἀλγηδών (algēdṓnf (genitive ἀλγηδόνος); third declension

  1. pain, (bodily) suffering
    Antonym: ἡδονή (hēdonḗ)
  2. pain, (mental) suffering, grief
  3. cause of pain

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