ἁψίς

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • net, mesh
  • wheel, hoop, disc
  • Any curved form: bow, arch, vault

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek ἅπτω (touch, fasten, I fasten, grasp, kindle, join, I fasten to, attach, set fire, ignite, seize, enkindle).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἅπτω

Gloss

touch, fasten, I fasten, grasp, kindle, join, I fasten to, attach, set fire, ignite, seize, enkindle

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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