"Psorokóstaina" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Greek Ψωροκώσταινα (Psorokóstaina). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|el|Ψωροκώσταινα||sc=Grek}} Greek Ψωροκώσταινα (Psorokóstaina) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Psorokóstaina
  1. An affectionate name used by Greeks of their homeland; it has intimations of poverty and affection.
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