ἀρκάνη

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

The connection with ἄρκυς (árkus, hunter's net) is doubtful. The suffix is also seen in δρεπάνη (drepánē, sickle), καπάνη (kapánē, chariot) and θηγάνη (thēgánē, whetstone). Probably a loanword, perhaps from Pre-Greek, according to Beekes.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ἀρκᾰ́νη (arkắnēf (genitive ἀρκᾰ́νης); first declension

  1. Hesychius' gives the definition as: bar to which the threads of the loom are fastened, warp beam

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