λύτρον

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • price of release, ransom
  • sum paid for redemption of a pledge
  • atonement, expiation
  • (in general) recompense
  • loosestrife ()

Etymology

Suffix from Ancient Greek λύω (loosen, untie, dissolve, loose, set free, release, destroy, I loose, I release).

Origin

Ancient Greek

λύω

Gloss

loosen, untie, dissolve, loose, set free, release, destroy, I loose, I release

Concept
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Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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