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Etymology

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Ancient Greek ἀκάνθιον (akánthion), diminutive of ἄκανθα (ákantha, thorny plant).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [aŋ.ˈɡa.θi]
  • Hyphenation: α‧γκά‧θι

Noun

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αγκάθι (agkáthin (plural αγκάθια)

  1. thorn, prickle
    Τα τριαντάφυλλα έχουν αγκάθια.Ta triantáfylla échoun agkáthia.Roses have thorns.
  2. (idiomatic) thorn in the side
  3. thistle

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