helikso

Esperanto

Etymology

From Latin helix, from Ancient Greek ἕλῐξ (hélix, “spiral, wind, twist”). Doublet of helico and heliko.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [heˈlikso]
• Rhymes: -ikso
• Hyphenation: he‧lik‧so

Noun

helikso (accusative singular helikson, plural heliksoj, accusative plural heliksojn)

1. (mathematics) helix

   Synonym: helico

2. (anatomy) helix, the incurved rim of the external ear