ἵλαος

Ancient Greek

adj-2nd
Definitions
  • propitious, gracious, merciful
  • kind, mild, gentle

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *sōlh₂-, *selh₂- (comfort, mercy).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*sōlh₂-, *selh₂-

Gloss

comfort, mercy

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