νεῦμα

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From νεύω (neúō, to nod) +‎ -μα (-ma).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

νεῦμᾰ (neûman (genitive νεύμᾰτος); third declension

  1. nod, sign
  2. expression of will, command
  3. approval, sanction
  4. quarter of the heavens
  5. (in general) direction

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