ἀμάραντος

Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From ἀ- (a-) +‎ μαραίνω (maraínō) +‎ -τος (-tos)

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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ἀμάραντος (amárantosm or f (neuter ἀμάραντον); second declension

  1. unfading, undecaying
    • New Testament, First Epistle of Peter 1:4:
      εἰς κληρονομίαν ἄφθαρτον καὶ ἀμίαντον καὶ ἀμάραντον τετηρημένην ἐν οὐρανοῖς εἰς ἡμᾶς
      eis klēronomían áphtharton kaì amíanton kaì amáranton tetērēménēn en ouranoîs eis hēmâs
      To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you (KJV)

Declension

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Greek: αμάραντος (amárantos)
  • Latin: amarantus (see there for further descendants)

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