ἀκίς

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *h₂eḱ- (sharp, pointed).

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Pronunciation

 

Noun

ἀκίς (akísf (genitive ἀκίδος); third declension

  1. pointed object
    1. barb of an arrow or hook
    2. arrow, dart
    3. (figurative) stings (of desire)
      1. (in the plural) sharp, acute pains
  2. surgical bandage

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