κάγκελο

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Greek

Etymology

From Byzantine Greek κάγκελον (kánkelon), from Latin cancellus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkaŋɡelo/
  • Hyphenation: κά‧γκε‧λο

Noun

κάγκελο (kágkelon (plural κάγκελα)

  1. rail, railing, banister (horizontal bar extending between supports and used for support or as a barrier)
    Κρατά το κάγκελο για να μην πέσεις.
    Kratá to kágkelo gia na min péseis.
    Hold onto the rail so you don't fall.
  2. (architecture) baluster

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