χρυσός

Greek (Cypriot)

noun
Definitions
  • (chemistry) gold metal element
  • (synecdoche) money, currency, cash
  • (figuratively) wealth, riches

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek χρυσός (gold, golden) derived from Mycenaean Greek 𐀓𐀬𐀰.

Origin

Mycenaean Greek

𐀓𐀬𐀰

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