θηλή

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁(y)- (to suck, suckle).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

θηλή • (thēlḗ) f (genitive θηλῆς); first declension

  1. a teat, a nipple
  2. the head of a pole
    • PLond. 3.1164h.9

Declension

Descendants

  • Greek: θηλή (thilí)

References

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek θηλή (thēlḗ).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [θiˈli]
  • Hyphenation: θη‧λή

Noun

θηλή • (thilí) f (plural θηλές)

  1. (anatomy) nipple, teat

Declension

Synonyms

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