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- Ancient Greek · borrowed fromἐφήμερᾰ
- English todayephemera
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐφήμερᾰ (ephḗmeră), neuter plural form of ἐφήμερος (ephḗmeros).
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ephemera
Today it means: Especially, such objects that are collectibles, such as (originally) cheap publications (e.g., pamphlets, brochures), single-use packaging from packaged goods, and giveaway or throwaway trinkets. Full definition →
Ancient Greek ἐφήμερᾰ