ψίαθος

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word ψίαθος. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word ψίαθος, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say ψίαθος in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word ψίαθος you have here. The definition of the word ψίαθος will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofψίαθος, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

The formation is similar to γυργαθός (gurgathós) and κάλαθος (kálathos). The variation "α/ε" leads to a Pre-Greek origin.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ψῐ́ᾰθος (psíathosf or m (genitive ψῐᾰ́θου); second declension

  1. mat made of rush used for sleeping on
    Synonyms: κάνης (kánēs), σάμαξ (sámax)
  2. blind, screen, covering for a window
  3. sack used for carriage of wool or stone

Inflection

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Greek: ψάθα (psátha)

Further reading