Lexicon:Glauk eis Athenas
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| Citation: | glauk eis Athenas |
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| Language: | Greek |
| References: | Dedication page, The Mauritius Command printed in Greek script |
| Meaning: | An Owl to Athens |
Notes:
The phrase means 'an insignificant addition to an already great amount', rather like the English saying, 'Carrying Coals to Newcastle'.
Additional information
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