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Etymology edit

From Ancient Greek ἀθήρ (athḗr).

Noun edit

αθέρας (athérasm (uncountable)

  1. awn (of wheat, barley, etc)
  2. husk (of wheat, barley, etc)
  3. cutting edge (of blade)
  4. (figuratively) acme, cream, best part
  5. (figuratively) cutting edge, groundbreaking

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