μαχαίρα

See also: μάχαιρα

Greek

Etymology

Probably a derivative of μαχαίρι (machaíri), ultimately from Ancient Greek μάχαιρα (mákhaira).

Noun

μαχαίρα • (machaíra) f (plural μαχαίρες)

  1. Large knife; Augmentative of μαχαίρι (machaíri)
  2. butcher's knife

Declension
declension of μαχαίρα
case     \     number singular plural
nominative μαχαίρα • μαχαίρες •
genitive μαχαίρας • μαχαιρών •
accusative μαχαίρα • μαχαίρες •
vocative μαχαίρα • μαχαίρες •

Descendants
  • Polish: majcher
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