κέντρον

      Ancient Greek

      Etymology

      From κεντέω (kenteō, I sting)

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      Noun

      κέντρον (genitive κέντρου) m, second declension; (kentron)

      1. Something with a sharp point: point, spike, spur
      2. sting, quill, thorn
      3. Torture device or instrument of motivation: whip, goad
      4. nail, rivet

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