ζάλη

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Poetic word without etymology. It has been connected with δίνη (dínē, whirlpool, eddy), but this is formally difficult.

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Noun[edit]

ζᾰ́λη (zálēf (genitive ζᾰ́λης); first declension

  1. squall, storm, downpour
    Synonym: θῠ́ελλᾰ (thúella)

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