ἱστός

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • mast
  • shinbone
  • an (unknown) constellation
  • (weaving) beam (of a loom; see usage notes)
  • (weaving) loom
  • (weaving) web

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *steh₂- (stand, stay, place, put, be standing, set, stand up).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*steh₂-

Gloss

stand, stay, place, put, be standing, set, stand up

Concept
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Kanji

立

Emoji
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