ὄνυξ

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • claw, nail, hoof, talon
  • Anything which resembles a claw or nail

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *h₃negʰ- (nail), *h₃negʰ- (nail).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₃negʰ-

Gloss

nail

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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