Ancient Greek edit

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Etymology edit

The word shows some resemblance to Latvian dupêtiês (dead sound) and Serbo-Croatian dűpiti (to slay), but the initial γδ- found in some compounds suggests a Pre-Greek origin.

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Noun edit

δοῦπος (doûposm (genitive δούπου); second declension

  1. thud, any dull and heavy sound

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