ἴσσα

See also: Ἴσσα and -ισσα

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Probably of onomatopoeic origin. Compare σίττα (sítta, a cry of drovers).

Pronunciation

 

Interjection

ἴσσα • (íssa)

  1. exclamation of malicious triumph over another's distress

Further reading

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