κιβώριον

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Probably from Egyptian.

Pronunciation

 

Mark the vowel length of the ambiguous vowel ι by adding a macron after it if it is long, or a breve if it is short. By default, Module:grc-pronunciation assumes it is short if unmarked.
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Noun

κιβώριον (kibṓrion) n (genitive κιβωρῐ́ου); second declension

  1. (botany) The seed vessel of the Egyptian water-lily
    1. A cup used liturgically

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