Ancient Greek edit

Etymology edit

May be from Proto-Indo-European *(s)nerk-, from *(s)ner- (to turn, twist).

Pronunciation edit

 

Noun edit

νάρκη (nárkēf (genitive νάρκης); first declension

  1. numbness, torpor
  2. stingray, electric ray

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Descendants edit

  • Old Armenian: նարկա (narka), ներկէս (nerkēs)
  • Old Georgian: ნარკი (narḳi, stingray, electric ray)

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Greek edit

Etymology edit

From Ancient Greek νάρκη (nárkē).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈnaɾ.ci/
  • Hyphenation: νάρ‧κη

Noun edit

νάρκη (nárkif (plural νάρκες)

  1. (military) mine, landmine
  2. torpor, stupor, lethargy
  3. numbness

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