Where does “picra” come from?
picra (English) comes from Ancient Greek πίκρα, from Ancient Greek πικρός — pointed, sharp, keen; pungent, acrid; sharp, keen.
picra (English): The powder of aloes with canella, formerly...
Definitions
- The powder of aloes with canella, formerly...
Ancestry of “picra”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | πίκρα | bitter antidote; a kind of antidote |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | πικρός | pointed, sharp, keen; pungent, acrid; sharp, keen |