νεῦρον

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • sinew, tendon
  • cord, of a slingshot, bowstring
  • strength, vigor
  • plant fiber
  • nerve
  • penis

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *snḗh₁wr̥ (sinew, tendon), *(s)neh₁- (spin, sew, twist, turn).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*(s)neh₁-

Gloss

spin, sew, twist, turn

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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