νεῖκος

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • quarrel, wrangle, strife
  • strife of words, railing, abuse, taunt, reproach
  • strife of law, dispute before a judge
  • battle, fight

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *neik- (attack, start vehemently).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*neik-

Gloss

attack, start vehemently

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

攻, 伐, 撃, 討

Emoji

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