ὀχεύς

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἔχω (ékhō) +‎ -εύς (-eús)

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ὀχεύς (okheúsm (genitive ὀχέως); third declension

  1. chinstrap (strip used to fasten a hat or helmet under the chin)
  2. (in the plural) fastenings (of a belt)
  3. bolt (bar to prevent a door from being forced open)

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