Ancient Greek

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Analyzed as a derivation from a stem βλε- found also in καβλέει (kabléei, to gulp down) and βλεῖ (bleî, to collect honey, milk). According to Beekes, since this stem cannot be of Indo-European origin, the word must be Pre-Greek, which is confirmed by the alternative form.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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βλέτυες (blétues)

  1. Hesychius' gives the definition as: βδέλλαι (bdéllai, leeches).

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