μόρρια

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Probably of Iranian origin; compare Persian مورش (mureš, small shells or glass beads).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

μόρρῐᾰ • (mórrhia) n pl (genitive μορρῐ́ων); second declension

  1. name of an Oriental material, perhaps agate
  2. cups and vases made with this material
  3. glass imitation

Declension

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Latin: murra

References

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