γουδί

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From Byzantine Greek γδί(ν) (gdí(n)), from Koine Greek ἰγδίον (igdíon), diminutive of Ancient Greek ἴγδις (ígdis), of Pre-Greek origin (evidenced by cluster "-γδ-" per Beekes). Ultimate origin may be from Hurrian 𒀉𒆠 (/⁠idki, itki⁠/, mortar), from the root 𒀉 (/⁠id-⁠/, to beat). Doublet of ιγδίο (igdío).

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  • IPA(key): /ɣuˈði/
  • Hyphenation: γου‧δί

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γουδί (goudín (plural γουδιά)

  1. mortar (vessel used to grind ingredients, especially spices or pharmaceutical preparations)
    γουδί του φαρμακείου
    goudí tou farmakeíou
    pharmacist's mortar

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