γλωχίς

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

According to Beekes, from Proto-Indo-European *glōgʰ-s (point) but there are no certain cognates; possibly Old Norse kleggi (gadfly) (see English cleg).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

γλωχῑ́ς • (glōkhī́s) f (genitive γλωχῖνος); third declension

  1. projecting point
  2. end of the yoke strap
  3. barb of an arrow
  4. point of a penknife
  5. (botany) stigma of saffron

Inflection

Derived terms

  • γλωχῑνωτός (glōkhīnōtós)

References

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