φούσκα

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Etymology[edit]

From Koine Greek φοῦσκα (phoûska), from Ancient Greek φύσκη (phúskē, large intestine, blister), from Ancient Greek φῦσα (phûsa, blowing). Related to Ancient Greek φυσάω (phusáō, to blow).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈfu.ska/
  • Hyphenation: φού‧σκα

Noun[edit]

φούσκα (foúskaf (plural φούσκες)

  1. bubble
  2. (medicine) blister
  3. (anatomy) bladder
  4. (finance) bubble (surge of speculation in a financial market)

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