Ancient Greek

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Although the etymology is uncertain, the prenasalized form points to Pre-Greek origin. Therefore, not related to φοῖβος (phoîbos, pure, bright, brilliant), as per Ehrlich, who derives it from Proto-Indo-European *gʷʰigʷ-ro-, based on comparison with Slovene žigra (tinder).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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θῐβρός (thibrósm (feminine θῐβρᾱ́, neuter θῐβρόν); first/second declension

  1. hot
  2. delicate, dainty, luxurious

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