βύσσος

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • flax (Linum usitatissimum)
  • linen
  • ()
  • silk

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Semitic *būṣ- (fibrous grass, rush etc, reed).

Origin

Proto-Semitic

*būṣ-

Gloss

fibrous grass, rush etc, reed

Concept
Semantic Field

Agriculture and vegetation

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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