ἅμιλλα

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

According to Beekes, the ending in "-ιλλ-" points to a Pre-Greek origin.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ἅμιλλα (hámillaf (genitive ἁμίλλης); first declension

  1. competition, contest, trial
  2. face-off, confrontation, dispute
  3. struggle, fight, conflict
  4. sporting activity, game, race

Inflection

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Greek: άμιλλα (ámilla)

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