κάρταλλος

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • A basket with a pointed bottom

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *k(e)rt- (turn) borrowed from Aramaic קרטל (basket) derived from Hittite 𒄑𒆳𒋫𒀀𒀠 derived from Middle Persian glyw' (a measure of grain, a peck).

Origin

Middle Persian

glyw'

Gloss

a measure of grain, a peck

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