Meaning of zathene | Babel Free
[ˈza.tʰɛ.neː]Definitions
an amber-like gem from Media
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Examples
“Zathenen in Media nasci Democritus tradit electri colore et, si quis terat in vino palmeo et croco, cerae modo lentescere odore magnae suavitatis.”
Democritus relates that zathene comes from Media and is the colour of amber; if it is rubbed with palm wine and saffron, it softens like wax and produces a very sweet smell.
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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