ἰσχνός

Ancient Greek

adj-1&2
Definitions
  • dry, withered, shriveled
  • thin, lean, meager
  • weak, feeble
  • (of a swelling) reduced
  • (of clothing materials) light, thin
  • (of style) spare, plain, unadorned

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *seyk- (reach, pour, grasp, wither, strain).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*seyk-

Gloss

reach, pour, grasp, wither, strain

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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