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πτώμα — meaning in English

ptoma

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English meaning

cadaver noun A dead human body, especially one used for medical study or dissection.
corpse noun A dead body, usually of a person.

Senses

πτώμα is used for these senses in English:

cadaver (literary, medicine) A dead body; especially the corpse of a human to be dissected. [from late 14th c.]
corpse The dead body of any animal with flesh; the dead body of a vertebrate; a carcass.

corpse — full definition

noun A dead body, usually of a person.
verb To burst into uncontrollable laughter while performing, breaking character.

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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”.

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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