τρίφτης

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Greek

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Etymology

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Compare with Mariupol Greek трифты́р (triftýr).

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Pronunciation

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Noun

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τρίφτης (tríftism (plural τρίφτες)

  1. grater a kitchen utensil used for grating or shredding cheese, onions
  2. a special type of abrasive cleaning sponge or device used in bathing
  3. grinding machine for grinding marbles and mosaics
  4. (profession) one who grinds and polishes marbles and mosaics

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