ἄνθρυσκον

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

  • ἀνθρίσκος (anthrískos), ἔνθρυσκον (énthruskon), ἀνθρίσκιον (anthrískion)

Etymology

Traditionally connected with ἀθήρ (athḗr, awn), because of the prickly fruits. Because of the variations, a Pre-Greek origin seems certain.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ἄνθρῠσκον • (ánthrŭskonn (genitive ἀνθρῠ́σκου); second declension

  1. chervil (Scandix australis, southern shepherd's-needle)

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