κραιπάλη

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Unclear. It has been connected with κραιπνός (kraipnós, swift, rushing). Beekes argues for a Pre-Greek origin.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

κραιπᾰ́λη (kraipálē) f (genitive κραιπᾰ́λης); first declension

  1. bout of drinking
  2. intoxication, inebriation
  3. hangover

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