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noun greek

clīmacter

gen. clīmactēris · gender masculine · decl. 3rd
= κλιμακτήρ (gradation)
a critical epoch in human life; a climacteric
a critical epoch in human life, a climacteric (in accordance with the ancient belief, the years 7, 14, 21, 28, etc.), Plin. 7, 49, 50, § 161; Gell. 3, 10, 9; Firm. Math. 4, 14; Censor. 14 (cf. κλιμακτήρ in Lidd. and Scott).
Perseus ID: n8603 Key: climacter