ὀξύβαφον

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • small vinegar saucer
  • shallow earthen vessel, saucer
  • (in the plural) kind of harmonica made of saucers, struck with a wooden hammer
  • fourth part of a cotyle

Etymology

Compound from Ancient Greek ὀξύς (sharp, keen, pointed, swift, pointy, acidic) + Ancient Greek βάπτω (dip, dye, I dip, I submerge).

Origin

Ancient Greek

βάπτω

Gloss

dip, dye, I dip, I submerge

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