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φάσσα

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Ζῆν οὐκ ἄξιος, ὅτῳ μηδὲ εἷς ἐστι χρηστὸς φίλοςLife is not worth living if you do not have at least one friend.

Democritus, DK 68b22
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Full diacritics: φάσσα Medium diacritics: φάσσα Low diacritics: φάσσα Capitals: ΦΑΣΣΑ
Transliteration A: phássa Transliteration B: phassa Transliteration C: fassa Beta Code: fa/ssa

English (LSJ)

Att. φάττα, ἡ,

   A ringdove or cushat. Columba palumbus, Ar.Ach.1104, Av.303 (troch.), Pax 1004 (anap.). Arist.HA544b5, Sor.1.51, 2.41, Gal.6.700, Vict.Att.8, Aret.CD1.2, Gp.15.1.19; λαβεῖν φ. ἀντὶ περιστερᾶς a wild pigeon for a tame one, Pl.Tht.199b, cf. Alex. Aphr. in Top.117.9.—Luc.Sol.7 coined a masc. form φάττος.