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χοάνη

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From χέω (khéō, to pour) +‎ -ᾰ́νη (-ắnē, instrument noun suffix).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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χοᾰ́νη (khoắnēf (genitive χοᾰ́νης); first declension

  1. funnel (for pouring liquids)
    1. (anatomy) funnel-shaped hollow in the brain
      Synonyms: ληνός (lēnós), πῠ́ελος (pŭ́elos)
    2. (anatomy) hollow behind the eye
  2. melting pot
    Synonym: χόᾰνος (khóănos)
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Inflection

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Descendants

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  • New Latin: choana

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