χέρι

Greek (Cypriot)

/ˈçeɾi/

noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) arm portion of the upper human appendage from the shoulder to the wrist
  • (anatomy) hand part of the fore limb below the forearm or wrist
  • (figuratively) handle
  • (figuratively) coat
  • (soccer) handball offence of touching the ball with the hands

Etymology

Inherited from χέριον derived from Ancient Greek χείρ (hand).

Origin

Ancient Greek

χείρ

Gloss

hand

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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