Greek

edit

Etymology

edit

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

Pronunciation

edit

Noun

edit

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

edit

Synonyms

edit

Coordinate terms

edit

Derived terms

edit

Further reading

edit

References

edit
  • Beekes, Robert S. P. (2010) Etymological Dictionary of Greek (Leiden Indo-European Etymological Dictionary Series; 10), with the assistance of Lucien van Beek, Leiden, Boston: Brill, →ISBN