πύον

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • pus, discharge from a sore

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *puH- (rotten, foul, rot, stink, pus).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*puH-

Gloss

rotten, foul, rot, stink, pus

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Property

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