χίασμα

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Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χίασμα (khíasma).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈçiazma/
  • Hyphenation: χί‧α‧σμα

Noun

χίασμα • (chíasma) n (plural χιάσματα)

  1. (anatomy) chiasma
  2. diagonal cross, saltire, Saint Andrew's cross

Declension

Declension of χίασμα
singular plural
nominative χίασμα • χιάσματα •
genitive χιάσματος • χιασμάτων •
accusative χίασμα • χιάσματα •
vocative χίασμα • χιάσματα •

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