στέργηθρον

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From στέργω (stérgō) +‎ -θρον (-thron).

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Noun[edit]

στέργηθρον (stérgēthronn (genitive στεργήθρου); second declension

  1. love-charm, applied to various plants
    Synonym: φίλτρον (phíltron)
  2. love itself, affection
  3. parental love, parental fondness, parental affection

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Descendants[edit]

  • Latin: stergēthron

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