novacula

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • A sharp knife which was used for shaving
  • dagger, razor

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Italic *(ks)nowātlo- derived from Proto-Indo-European *ksnew- (rub, scratch, grate, scrape).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ksnew-

Gloss

rub, scratch, grate, scrape

Concept
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Basic actions and technology

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Action/Process

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