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θυμός
Lemma: θυμός
Translation: anger; rage; wrath (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek θυμός (thumos) meaning 'soul, spirit, anger'. Originally referred to life force or passionate spirit, evolving to specifically mean anger or rage. Related to the concept of 'thymos' in Platonic philosophy, representing the spirited element of the soul. The root *dhū- meant 'smoke, vapor' suggesting anger as a rising force like smoke.