κάθαρμα

Ancient Greek

Noun

κάθαρμα (kátharma) n (genitive καθάρματος); third declension

  1. offscouring

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Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κάθαρμα (kátharma).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkaθaɾma/
  • Hyphenation: κά‧θαρ‧μα

Noun

κάθαρμα (kátharma) n (plural καθάρματα)

  1. (obsolete, literally) scrap, rubbish (anything to be cleaned or thrown away)
  2. (offensive, derogatory, figuratively) scum, bastard, son of a bitch, asshole, prick (extremely unpleasant or objectionable person)
    Δεν θέλω να ξαναδώ αυτό το κάθαρμα μπροστά μου.Den thélo na xanadó aftó to kátharma brostá mou.I don't ever want to see that bastard in front of me again.

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Derived terms

  • καθαρμός m (katharmós, purging, purification)
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