ἄρωμα

See also: άρωμα

Ancient Greek

Pronunciation

 

Etymology 1

Possibly from αἴρω (aírō, I take up, raise, exalt), according to Strong, in the sense of sending off a scent.

Noun

ἄρωμα (árōma) n (genitive ἀρώματος); third declension

  1. herb, spice
  2. Anything fragrant: oil, perfume
Inflection
Descendants

Etymology 2

From ἀρόω (aróō, I till) + -μᾰ (-ma).

Noun

ἄρωμα (árōma) n (genitive ἀρώματος); third declension

  1. arable land
Inflection

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