αθέρας

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀθήρ (athḗr).

Noun

αθέρας • (athéras) m (uncountable)

1. awn (of wheat, barley, etc)
2. husk (of wheat, barley, etc)
3. cutting edge (of blade)
4. (figuratively) acme, cream, best part
5. (figuratively) cutting edge, groundbreaking

Declension

Declension of αθέρας

	singular
nominative	αθέρας (athéras)
genitive	αθέρα (athéra)
accusative	αθέρα (athéra)
vocative	αθέρα (athéra)

Synonyms

• (awn): αθήρ m (athír)
• (acme): απόγειο n (apógeio)