ἐγκόμβωμα

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

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἐγκομβόομαι (enkombóomai, to bind a thing on oneself) +‎ -μᾰ (-mă, result noun suffix).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ἐγκόμβωμᾰ (enkómbōmăn (genitive ἐγκομβώμᾰτος); third declension

  1. sort of frock or apron, worn especially by slaves to keep their tunic clean
  2. kind of sheepskin coat worn by shepherds
    Synonym: κοσῠ́μβη (kosŭ́mbē)

Inflection

Further reading