ρουφιάνος

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Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Italian ruffiano, roffia (dirt), from hrŭf (eschar, crust). Cognate with Icelandic hrufla (to scratch), English ruffle.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɾuˈfça.nos/
  • Hyphenation: ρου‧φιά‧νος

Noun[edit]

ρουφιάνος (roufiánosm (plural ρουφιάνοι, feminine ρουφιάνα)

  1. pander, procurer, pimp
    Synonyms: καταδότης (katadótis), σπιούνος (spioúnos)

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