ἐμπύριος

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἔμπυρα (émpura, burnt sacrifices) (from ἐμ- (em-, in) +‎ πῦρ (pûr, fire)) + -ιος (-ios, relational suffix).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ἐμπύρῐος • (empúrĭosm or f (neuter ἐμπύρῐον); second declension

  1. (relational) pertaining to burnt sacrifices, heavenly

Declension

Descendants

  • Latin: empyrius
  • Russian: эмпире́й (empiréj)

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