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Etymology · Ancient Greek

Τάρταρος

3 English words descend from Ancient Greek Τάρταρος, most common first.

tartarA red compound deposited during wine making, mostly potassium hydrogen tartrate; wine stone — a source of cream of tartar.
TartaryA blanket term for the Eurasian Steppe, Central Asia, and Siberia.
TartariaSynonym of Tartary.