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Greek
Etymology
Probably a derivative of μαχαίρι (machaíri), ultimately from Ancient Greek μάχαιρα (mákhaira).
Noun
μαχαίρα • (machaíra) f (plural μαχαίρες)
- Large knife; Augmentative of μαχαίρι (machaíri)
- butcher's knife
Declension
Declension of μαχαίρα
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singular
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plural
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| nominative
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μαχαίρα (machaíra)
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μαχαίρες (machaíres)
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| genitive
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μαχαίρας (machaíras)
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μαχαιρών (machairón)
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| accusative
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μαχαίρα (machaíra)
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μαχαίρες (machaíres)
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| vocative
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μαχαίρα (machaíra)
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μαχαίρες (machaíres)
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Descendants