See also: πίλος

Ancient Greek

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Without a convincing etymology. Perhaps from Pre-Greek.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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πηλός (pēlósm or f (genitive πηλοῦ); second declension

  1. clay, earth, used by masons and potters
  2. mud, mire
  3. thick or muddy wine, lees
  4. (figuratively) dolt, blockhead

Inflection

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Greek: πηλός (pilós)

Further reading

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Greek

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek πηλός (pēlós), of uncertain origin; possibly Pre-Greek.

Noun

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πηλός (pilósm (plural πηλοί)

  1. clay
    Synonym: άργιλος (árgilos)

Declension

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Declension of πηλός
singular plural
nominative πηλός (pilós) πηλοί (piloí)
genitive πηλού (piloú) πηλών (pilón)
accusative πηλό (piló) πηλούς (piloús)
vocative πηλέ (pilé) πηλοί (piloí)

Further reading

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