αρνί

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Greek

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Etymology

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Inherited from Byzantine Greek ἀρνί(ν) (arní(n)), from Ancient Greek ἀρνίον (arníon), diminutive or hypocoristic form of ἀρήν (arḗn), from Proto-Hellenic *warḗn, from *wr̥h₁ḗn (lamb). Cognate with Mariupol Greek арны́ (arný).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /aɾˈni/
  • Hyphenation: αρ‧νί

Noun

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αρνί (arnín (plural αρνιά)

  1. lamb (farm animal or meat)
    Synonym: (archaic) αμνός (amnós)
    Coordinate term: (sheep) πρόβατο (próvato)
  2. (figuratively) meek or gentle person

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Further reading

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