οίκτος

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Etymology[edit]

Derived from Ancient Greek οἶκτος (oîktos).

Noun[edit]

οίκτος (oíktosm (plural οίκτοι)

  1. the pity, mercy, compassion
    Προκαλεί φθόνο παρά οίκτο.Prokaleí fthóno pará oíkto.He provokes envy rather than pity.

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