See also: Θρύον

Ancient Greek

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Formally, one may compare βρύον (brúon), but further details are unclear. The connection with Proto-Slavic *trъstь (cane) is impossible because of the anlaut. The variants point to a Pre-Greek origin, which is not unexpected in the case of a plant name.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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θρῠ́ον (thrúonn (genitive θρῠ́ου); second declension

  1. reed, rush
  2. thorn apple (Datura stramonium)

Inflection

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Further reading

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