Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From θύω (thúō, I sacrifice).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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θῠμέλη (thumélēf (genitive θῠμέλης); first declension

  1. a place of sacrifice, altar, temple
  2. In Athenian theater, the altar of Dionysus, an altar shaped platform in the middle of the orchestra, upon which stood the leader of the chorus.

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