σφηνοειδής

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From σφήν (sphḗn, wedge) +‎ -ειδής (-eidḗs, -form, -like).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

σφηνοειδής (sphēnoeidḗsm or f (neuter σφηνοειδές); third declension

  1. Wedge-shaped.

Inflection

Descendants

  • New Latin: sphenoides
  • English: sphenoid

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