"nostos" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈnɒ.stɒs/ Forms: nostoi [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek νόστος (nóstos). Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*nes-}}, {{bor|en|grc|νόστος}} Ancient Greek νόστος (nóstos) Head templates: {{en-noun|nostoi}} nostos (plural nostoi)
  1. A homecoming, as after a long journey. Wikipedia link: nostos Related terms: nostalgia, nostophobia
    Sense id: en-nostos-en-noun-EiKnRS0Y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry

Inflected forms

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