Ancient Greek edit

Etymology edit

From κεντέω (kentéō, to prick, goad) +‎ -τρον (-tron).

Pronunciation edit

 

Noun edit

κέστρον (késtronn (genitive κέστρου); second declension

  1. ironwort of species Sideritis romana subsp. purpurea (syn. Sideritis purpurea)
    Synonym: βεττονῐκή (bettonikḗ)
  2. woundwort of species Stachys alopecuros
  3. serrated implement, used in encaustic painting

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