μελαγχολικός

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From μελαγχολίᾱ (melankholíā) +‎ -ικός (-ikós).

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Adjective[edit]

μελαγχολῐκός (melankholikósm (feminine μελαγχολῐκή, neuter μελαγχολῐκόν); first/second declension

  1. atrabilious, choleric
  2. melancholic

Declension[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • Dutch: zwartgallig (calque)
  • Latin: melancholicus (see there for further descendants)

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