"kalon" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek καλόν (kalón); related to κάλλος (kállos, “beauty”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|καλόν}} Ancient Greek καλόν (kalón) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} kalon (uncountable)
  1. Ideal perfect beauty in the physical and moral sense, especially as perceived by Greek philosophers. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-kalon-en-noun-nyEKKHwy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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