θείος

Greek (Cypriot)

[ˈθiɔs], [ˈθiɔs]

noun
Definitions
  • uncle (a parent’s brother or parent's brother-in-law)

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek θεῖος (divine, uncle) derived from Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁(y)- (suckle, suck, nurse, suck milk).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*dʰeh₁(y)-

Gloss

suckle, suck, nurse, suck milk

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

哺

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