χάβος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Clearly related to χαμόν (khamón, bent, curved). The variation "μ/β" leads to a Pre-Greek origin. Traditionally compared also to Latin hāmus (fish-hook).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

χάβος (khábos)

  1. Hesychius' gives the definition as: κημός (kēmós, muzzle).

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