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Greek
Etymology
From χειρ (cheir, “hand”) + -ό- (-ó-) + φρένο (fréno, “brake”)., calque of French frein à main or German Handbremse.
Noun
χειρόφρενο • (cheirófreno) n (plural χειρόφρενα)
- (automotive) handbrake, parking brake
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