ξηρός

Ancient Greek

adj-1&2
Definitions
  • dry
  • The effects of being without water: parched, withered
  • By extension: shrunken, paralyzed, lean
  • voice rough, hoarse
  • fasting

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Indo-European *kseros.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*kseros

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