συκοφάντης

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • informant, denouncer (in court)
  • professional swindler

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek σῦκον (fig, a fig, vulva) + Ancient Greek φαίνω (appear, bring to light, show, I shine, shining, shine, cause to appear, denounce, I show shine, clear).

Origin

Ancient Greek

φαίνω

Gloss

appear, bring to light, show, I shine, shining, shine, cause to appear, denounce, I show shine, clear

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