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noun greek

ămĭantus

gen. ămĭanti · gender masculine · decl. 2nd
= ἀμίαντος (unspotted, pure)
the amianth; a stone which may be separated into threads and spun; and is inconsumable by fire; asbestos
the amianth, a stone which may be separated into threads and spun, and is inconsumable by fire; asbestos, earth-flax, Plin. 36, 19, 31, § 139.
Perseus ID: n2226 Key: amiantus