Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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According to Beekes, from Pre-Greek.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ἐριθάκη (erithákēf (genitive ἐριθάκης); first declension

  1. bee bread, sandarac (bee pollen with added honey and bee secretions, stored in brood cells)
    Synonyms: κήρῐνθος (kḗrinthos), σᾰνδᾰρᾰ́κη (sandarákē)
  2. soft parts of crustaceans, entrails of pigs
    • 5th century CE, Hesychius Alexandreus, Συναγωγὴ Πασῶν Λέξεων κατὰ Στοιχεῖον

Declension

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Descendants

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  • Latin: erithacē

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