κρότος

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • rattling sound, rattle
  • clapping
  • (expression) in token of ridicule

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Indo-European *kret- (beat, move quickly, shake, hit, quick, strike).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*kret-

Gloss

beat, move quickly, shake, hit, quick, strike

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