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κύανος

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See also: κυανός

Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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According to Beekes, probably from Hittite [script needed] (kuwannan-, precious stone, copper, blue), of unknown origin, possibly Sumerian 𒆬𒆪 (ku₃-an /⁠kù.an⁠/).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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κῠ́ᾰνος (kúanosm (genitive κῠᾰ́νου); second declension

  1. dark blue enamel, especially used to adorn armour
  2. (mineralogy) lapis lazuli
  3. (mineralogy) azurite
  4. blue copper carbonate
  5. cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)
  6. blue rock thrush (Monticola solitarius)
  7. (feminine) blue or a shade of blue

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