κοχλίας

Greek (Cypriot)

noun
Definitions
  • screw threaded fastener
  • worm gear
  • (anatomy) cochlea
  • Archimedes' screw
  • snail
  • helix

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek κοχλίας (snail shell, spiral).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κοχλίας

Gloss

snail shell, spiral

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