ελεημοσύνη

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek ἐλεημοσύνη (eleēmosúnē).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /eleimoˈsini/
  • Hyphenation: ε‧λε‧η‧μο‧σύ‧νη

Noun[edit]

ελεημοσύνη (eleïmosýnif (plural ελεημοσύνες)

  1. alms, help (something given to the poor as charity such as money, clothing or food)
    Ο ζητιάνος ζητάει ελεημοσύνη από τους περαστικούς.
    O zitiános zitáei eleïmosýni apó tous perastikoús.
    The beggar begs passers-by for alms.

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