ἀμφίβληστρον

Ancient Greek

noun

Definitions

cast net, net thrown round
(figuratively) of the garment thrown like a net over Agamemnon; of the shirt of Nessus
fetter, bond
of encircling walls

Etymology

Suffix from Ancient Greek ἀμφιβάλλω (hesitate, throw round, waver).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀμφιβάλλω

Gloss

hesitate, throw round, waver

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Cognates and derived terms

ἀμφίβολος Ancient Greek
ἀμφιβάλλω Ancient Greek
αμφιβάλλω Greek (modern)