λῆμμα

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See also: λήμμα and λέμμα

Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From the Ancient Greek root λᾱβ- (lāb-), whence λαμβάνω (lambánō, I take), and -μα (-ma).

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Noun[edit]

λῆμμᾰ (lêmman (genitive λήμμᾰτος); third declension

  1. gain, income
  2. premise, assumption

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Descendants[edit]

  • Greek: λήμμα (límma)
  • Latin: lēmma
  • Russian: ле́мма f (lémma)

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