tower of silence in Greek

tower of silence in Greek is πύργος της σιωπής.

tower of silence in Greek

πύργος της σιωπής

noun

Pronounced: pyrgos tis siopis

(Zoroastrianism) A low, cylindrical, open-topped tower where Zoroastrians place the bodies of deceased people to disintegrate from exposure and consumption by carrion birds such as vultures, the remaining bones being kept in an ossuary.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "tower of silence" in Greek?

"tower of silence" in Greek is πύργος της σιωπής.

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"tower of silence" in Greek is πύργος της σιωπής, pronounced "pyrgos tis siopis".

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