"lydion" meaning in All languages combined

See lydion on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: lydions [plural], lydia [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek λύδιον (lúdion). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|λύδιον}} Ancient Greek λύδιον (lúdion) Head templates: {{en-noun|+|lydia}} lydion (plural lydions or lydia)
  1. (historical) A kind of Ancient Greek vase of Lydian origin: a small spherical perfume container without handles. Tags: historical

Inflected forms

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