βωμίσκος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From βωμός (bōmós, platform; altar) +‎ -ῐ́σκος (-ĭ́skos).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

βωμῐ́σκος (bōmĭ́skosm (genitive βωμῐ́σκου); second declension

  1. altar-shaped vessel
  2. bandage
  3. (mathematics) polyhedron of unequal height, width and depth
  4. (astronomy) Ara, a constellation
    Synonym: θυμιατήριον (thumiatḗrion)
  5. (anatomy) base of molar teeth

Inflection

Descendants

  • Latin: bōmiscus

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