τάρταρον

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

  • τάρταρος (tártaros) (masculine)

Etymology

Possibly from Arabic دُرْدِيّ (durdiyy).

Noun

τάρταρον • (tártaron)

  1. (Byzantine) cream of tartar

Descendants

  • Latin: tartarum
  • Russian: тарта́р (tartár)