κνίδη

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Traditionally derived from κνίζω (knízō, scratch or gash); yet the -ι- is long in this word, which may point to Pre-Greek origin, according to Beekes.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

κνῑ́δη • (knī́dē) f (genitive κνῑ́δης); first declension

  1. stinging nettle (Urtica dioica)
    Synonym: ἀκᾰλήφη (akalḗphē)
  2. sea anemone in the genus Actinia with a nettle-like sting

Declension

Derived terms

  • κνῑδόσπερμον (knīdóspermon)
  • κνῑ́δωσῐς (knī́dōsis)

Descendants

  • New Latin: cnida

Further reading

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