κερκίδα
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Greek
Etymology
From Ancient Greek κερκίς (kerkís), of uncertain origin; possibly Pre-Greek. Also compare Ancient Greek κέρκος (kérkos, “stave, rod”).
Pronunciation
Noun
κερκίδα • (kerkída) f (plural κερκίδες)
- (anatomy) radius (bone of the forearm)
- row of seats in stadium, theatre etc.
- (weaving) shuttle
- (fishing) net needle (for nets)
Declension
Declension of κερκίδα
Synonyms
Coordinate terms
- ωλένη f (oléni, “elbow bone”)
- πήχης m (píchis, “forearm”)
- βραχιόνιο οστό n (vrachiónio ostó, “humerus”)
Derived terms
- κάνω κερκίδα (káno kerkída, “attend a game to support your team”)
Further reading
Κερκίδα (ανατομία) on the Greek Wikipedia.Wikipedia el
References
- Beekes, Robert S. P. (2010) Etymological Dictionary of Greek (Leiden Indo-European Etymological Dictionary Series; 10), with the assistance of Lucien van Beek, Leiden, Boston: Brill, →ISBN