Greek

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish كچه (keçe) with suffix (-s).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /keˈtses/
  • Hyphenation: κε‧τσές

Noun

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κετσές (ketsésm (plural κετσέδες)

  1. harsh textile made of matted fibres wool, felt
    Το δέρμα μου έχει ξεραθεί σαν κετσές.
    To dérma mou échei xeratheí san ketsés.
    My skin is dry like felt.
  2. especially used as a hammam scrub, for pealing

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