κάγκελο

Greek

Etymology

From Byzantine Greek κάγκελον (kánkelon), from Latin cancellus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkaŋɡelo/
  • Hyphenation: κά‧γκε‧λο

Noun

κάγκελο • (kágkelo) n (plural κάγκελα)

  1. rail, railing, banister (horizontal bar extending between supports and used for support or as a barrier)
    Κρατά το κάγκελο για να μην πέσεις.
    Kratá to kágkelo gia na min péseis.
    Hold onto the rail so you don't fall.
  2. (architecture) baluster

Declension

Synonyms

  • (rail, banister): κουπαστή f (koupastí)

Derived terms

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