Etymology

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Today it means: An Ancient Greek drink made mainly of water, barley and herbs. Closely tied to Demeter and the seasonal celebrations of Crete. Full definition →

Ancient Greek κυκεών
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromκυκεών
  2. English todaykykeon

From Ancient Greek κυκεών (kukeṓn), from κυκάω (kukáō, “I mix”).

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