ζωθήκη

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ζωή (zōḗ, life) and -θήκη (-thḗkē, case, box).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ζωθήκη (zōthḗkēf (genitive ζωθήκης); first declension

  1. A small room wherein to rest by day
  2. A niche in a wall, used as a chapel

Inflection

Descendants

  • Latin: zōthēca

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