λέμμα

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See also: λῆμμα and λήμμα

Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From λέπω (lépō, I peel) +‎ -μα (-ma).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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λέμμᾰ (lémman (genitive λέμμᾰτος); third declension

  1. that which is peeled off, rind, husk
    1. (in the phrase ἰχθύων λέμματα) (fish)scales
    2. (figuratively, used of one who has been swindled) a mere husk

Declension

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Descendants

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  • English: lemma

References

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