Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From σπαράσσω (sparássō, I rend, tear asunder) and the suffix -μα (-ma).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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σπάραγμᾰ (spáragman (genitive σπαράγμᾰτος); third declension

  1. piece torn off, shred, fragment
  2. tearing, rending

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