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σφραγίς

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Ancient Greek

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Formation similar to κληΐς (klēḯs) and κνημίς (knēmís) which points to a secondary derivative. Prellwitz suggested connection with Lithuanian spróga (crevice) and Lithuanian sprógti (to burst), but this is semantically enigmatic. Furnée takes the word to be Pre-Greek because of the suffix "-ῖδ-".

Pronunciation

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Noun

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σφρᾱγῑ́ς (sphrāgī́sf (genitive σφρᾱγῖδος); third declension

  1. seal, signet
  2. gem or stone for a ring
  3. tablet of Lemnian earth
  4. (medicine) pastille

Declension

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Greek: σφραγίδα (sfragída)

Further reading

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