κερκίδα

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Greek

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek κερκίς (kerkís), of uncertain origin; possibly Pre-Greek. Also compare Ancient Greek κέρκος (kérkos, stave, rod).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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κερκίδα (kerkídaf (plural κερκίδες)

  1. (anatomy) radius (bone of the forearm)
  2. row of seats in stadium, theatre etc.
  3. (weaving) shuttle
  4. (fishing) net needle (for nets)

Declension

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singular plural
nominative κερκίδα (kerkída) κερκίδες (kerkídes)
genitive κερκίδας (kerkídas) κερκίδων (kerkídon)
accusative κερκίδα (kerkída) κερκίδες (kerkídes)
vocative κερκίδα (kerkída) κερκίδες (kerkídes)

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