λιτός

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

Derived from λίς (lís, smooth)

Pronunciation[edit]

 
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Adjective[edit]

λῑτός (lītósm (feminine λῑτή, neuter λῑτόν); first/second declension

  1. simple, plain
  2. inexpensive, frugal
  3. poor
  4. smooth, even, plane
  5. paltry, petty, small
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Etymology 2[edit]

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

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Adjective[edit]

λῐτός (litósm (feminine λῐτή, neuter λῐτόν); first/second declension

  1. An epithet of γαῖα (gaîa)
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Etymology 3[edit]

See λίσσομαι (líssomai).

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Adjective[edit]

λῐτός (litósm (feminine λῐτή, neuter λῐτόν); first/second declension

  1. suppliant, supplicatory
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Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek λῑτός.

Pronunciation[edit]

Adjective[edit]

λιτός (litósm (feminine λιτή, neuter λιτό)

  1. simple, frugal, economical, thrifty, spartan
  2. laconic, terse

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