λιτός

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology 1

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Derived from λίς (lís, smooth)

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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λῑτός (lītósm (feminine λῑτή, neuter λῑτόν); first/second declension

  1. simple, plain
  2. inexpensive, frugal
  3. poor
  4. smooth, even, plane
  5. paltry, petty, small
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Etymology 2

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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λῐτός (litósm (feminine λῐτή, neuter λῐτόν); first/second declension

  1. An epithet of γαῖα (gaîa)
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Etymology 3

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See λίσσομαι (líssomai).

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Adjective

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λῐτός (litósm (feminine λῐτή, neuter λῐτόν); first/second declension

  1. suppliant, supplicatory
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Greek

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek λῑτός.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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λιτός (litósm (feminine λιτή, neuter λιτό)

  1. simple, frugal, economical, thrifty, spartan
  2. laconic, terse

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