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λευκός

[leu̯.kós]

adj

LanguageAncient Greek

Meaning
  1. bright, shining, gleaming
  2. light in color; white
  3. pale-skinned, weakly, cowardly
  4. fair, happy, joyful
Examples

ὁ χιτὼν λευκός ἐστιν.

The tunic is white.

Pronunciationleu̯.kós

Part of speechadj

Usage noteCan also be used metaphorically to describe a joyful or fair state.

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