πέλεκυς

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • two-edged axe for felling trees
  • battle axe, executioner's axe

Etymology

Derived from Akkadian 𒁄 (harp, wooden handle, cross, spindle) derived from Sumerian 𒁄 (possibly a split piece of wood wooden wedge, spindle, wooden handle, harp).

Origin

Sumerian

𒁄

Gloss

possibly a split piece of wood wooden wedge, spindle, wooden handle, harp

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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