Etymology

ephemeron

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Today it means: Something short-lived or transitory. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἐφήμερον
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  1. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromἐφήμερον
  2. English todayephemeron

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐφήμερον (ephḗmeron), neuter form of ἐφήμερος (ephḗmeros).

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