See also: λεπάς

Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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The similarity with Latin lapis (stone) is hardly accidental; a Mediterranean substrate borrowing is most probable, perhaps through Pre-Greek. Otherwise, from Proto-Indo-European *lep- (to peel) (compare secōsaxum; rumpōrupēs).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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λέπας (lépasn (indeclinable)

  1. bare rock, scaur, crag

Derived terms

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