λάγνος

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

Related to λαγαίω (lagaíō, to release). Maybe both words derive from the same Proto-Indo-European root of Latin laxus (loose, free) and English slack.

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Adjective

λάγνος (lágnosm (feminine λάγνη, neuter λάγνον); first/second declension

  1. lecherous, lustful (of the male)

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