στίγμα

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[edit] Ancient Greek

[edit] Etymology

From the Ancient Greek root στιγ- (stig-), whence also στίζω (stízō, I mark), and the suffix -μα (-ma).

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (Classical): IPA: [stíɡma]
  • (Koine): IPA: [stˈiɡma]
  • (Byzantine): IPA: [stˈiɣma]

[edit] Noun

στίγμα (genitive στίγματος) n, third declension; (stigma)

  1. A mark from a pointed instrument, often as a sign of ownership: mark, brand, tattoo
  2. Any mark or spot
  3. (colour): gold

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[edit] Greek

[edit] Noun

στίγμα (stígma) n.,   plural στίγματα

  1. stigma (mark of infamy)
  2. scar or birthmark
  3. a ligature of the Greek letters lunate sigma and tau (Ϛ, ϛ)
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