πλίνθος

Etymology
According to Beekes, the semantic field (architecture), as well as the presence of the element "-ινθ-", suggest a loan from.

Noun

 * 1) A brick, whether sun or fire baked
 * 2) A squared stone for building
 * 3) An ingot of metal
 * 4)  A plinth of a column

Noun

 * 1)  mudbrick
 * 2)  brick
 * 1)  brick