λάμα

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Greek[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

From Latin lamina (sheet).

Noun[edit]

λάμα (lámaf (plural λάμες)

  1. metal sheet
  2. fine chisel
Declension[edit]

Etymology 2[edit]

From Spanish llama.

Noun[edit]

λάμα (láman (indeclinable)

  1. llama

Etymology 3[edit]

Borrowed from English lama, from Tibetan བླ་མ (bla ma).

Noun[edit]

λάμα (lámam (indeclinable)

  1. (religion) lama, Tibetan Buddhist leader
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