κέστρον

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • kind of ironwort (, syn. )
  • kind of woundwort ()
  • serrated implement, used in encaustic painting

Etymology

Suffix from Ancient Greek κεντέω (goad, prick, sting, I prick, stab, spur on, I sting, pierce).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κεντέω

Gloss

goad, prick, sting, I prick, stab, spur on, I sting, pierce

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The body

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