Δυσόρφναια

dusky

Translated by David Whitehead18 Dec 2003Vetting: high4 revisions

2 words

[Meaning] black.

Greek original · Adler’s text

Δυσόρφναια· μέλανα.

Betacode

*duso/rfnaia: me/lana.

Same or similar entry in other lexica. The headword adjective (neuter plural) is quoted from Euripides, Phoenician Women 325 (web address 1), where it describes Jocasta's clothing; see the scholia there.