κύβος

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • (geometry) square
  • (geometry) cube
  • die, dice
  • chance
  • (mathematics) cube, cubic number
  • (anatomy) vertebra; hollow above the hip of cattle

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *keu(b)- (bend, turn).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*keu(b)-

Gloss

bend, turn

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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