ΜΥΡΕΨΙΚΑ, μυρεψικα
MYREPSIKA, myrepsika
Sounds Like: moo-rep-SEE-kah
Translations: perfume-making, ointment-making, perfumed, fragrant
From the root: ΜΥΡΕΨΙΚΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is an adjective describing something related to the making of perfumes or ointments. It can also describe something that is perfumed or fragrant, often referring to lips or other features that are anointed with fragrant oils. It is a compound word derived from 'μύρον' (myron), meaning 'perfume' or 'ointment', and 'ψήω' (psēo), meaning 'to cook' or 'to prepare'.
Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Song of Solomon — 5:13
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Song of Solomon — 5:13
From the same root
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