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English word origin

Etymology of alipta

From Latin alipta (“trainer of wrestlers or gymnasts”), from Ancient Greek ἀλείπτης (aleíptēs).

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Source etymology 1

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noun

An official responsible for training and anointing athletes for the games.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Latin alipta (“trainer of wrestlers or gymnasts”), from Ancient Greek ἀλείπτης (aleíptēs).

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Source etymology 2

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noun

alipta muscata, a medicinal paste.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Shortened from alipta muscata or alipta moschata.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

One of the four margas (traditional techniques for playing percussive intruments), which combines strokes of the vamaka and urdhavaka drums.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Possibly from Hindi or Sanskrit.

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