ὀπώρα

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • the part of the year between the rising of Sirius and of Arcturus (i. e. the end of July, all August and part of September), the end of summer; later it was used for autumn
  • fruit itself extended from its use for the fruit-time
  • (figuratively) summer-bloom; i.e. the bloom of youth

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *(s)h₁ósr̥.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*(s)h₁ósr̥

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