αθέρας

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Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀθήρ (athḗr).

Noun

αθέρας (athérasm (uncountable)

  1. awn (of wheat, barley, etc)
  2. husk (of wheat, barley, etc)
  3. cutting edge (of blade)
  4. (figuratively) acme, cream, best part
  5. (figuratively) cutting edge, groundbreaking

Declension

Declension of αθέρας
singular
nominative αθέρας (athéras)
genitive αθέρα (athéra)
accusative αθέρα (athéra)
vocative αθέρα (athéra)

Synonyms