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