λουξ

Greek

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈluks/

Alternative forms

  • written in Latin as transliteration of the Greek pronunciation: lux

Etymology 1

Learned borrowing from German Lux, from Latin lux (light).

Noun

λουξ • (louxn (indeclinable)

  1. (physics) lux (SI Unit of illuminance)
  2. (in older times) a lamp with petrol oil
    λάμπα λουξlámpa louxlamp "lux"
See also

Etymology 2

Learned borrowing from French luxe (pronounced as Latin lux), from Latin luxus

Adjective

λουξ • (loux) (indeclinable)

  1. luxurious, lux
  • υπερλούξ (yperloúx, hyperlux)

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