Ancient Greek

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From the same Pre-Greek root of κῶλον (kôlon, member, limb).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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κώληψ (kṓlēpsf (genitive κώληπος); third declension

  1. (anatomy) hollow of the knee, poplit, ham
    Synonym: ἰγνύα (ignúa)

Declension

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