stígma
stígma
From στῐ́ζω (stĭ́zō, “to mark”, root στῐγ- (stĭg-)) + -μᾰ (-mă).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /stíŋ.ma/ → /ˈstiɣ.ma/ → /ˈstiɣ.ma/
Noun
στῐ́γμᾰ • (stĭ́gmă) n (genitive στῐ́γμᾰτος); third declension
- stigma (a permanent identity mark branded, cut or tattooed onto the skin, typically given to slaves, criminals and traitors)
- any mark or spot
- gold (colour)