ἐπίκουρος

Ancient Greek

adj-2nd
Definitions
  • assisting, aiding
  • defending
  • (masculine substantive) helper, ally, assister
  • (masculine substantive) mercenary, hireling

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *ḱers- (run, hurry).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ḱers-

Gloss

run, hurry

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

Emoji
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