unctuous

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ἐν πίθῳ ἡ κεραμεία γιγνομένη → trying to run before you can walk, the potter's art starting on a big jar

English > Greek (Woodhouse)

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adjective

oily: Ar. and P. λιπαρός.

Met., giving oneself airs: P. and V. σεμνός.

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