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

1. stigma (a permanent identity mark branded, cut or tattooed onto the skin, typically given to slaves, criminals and traitors)
2. any mark or spot
3. gold (colour)