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noun greek

poppysma

gen. poppysmătis · gender neuter · decl. 3rd
and , , , = πόππυσμα and ποππυσμός
a smacking; clucking with the tongue •
a smacking or clucking with the tongue, as a sign of approbation, Juv. 6, 584; on occasion of lightning, as a religious ceremony, Plin. 28, 2, 5, § 25; of a similar sound, Mart. 7, 18, 11.
Perseus ID: n37048 Key: poppysma