ἰσθμός

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See also: Ἰσθμός

Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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A derivation from εἶμῐ (eîmi, to go or come) with a suffix -θμο- has been assumed, comparing also Old Norse eið (isthmus). However, the -σ- is unexplained, so the word could well be of Pre-Greek origin.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ῐ̓σθμός (isthmósm (genitive ῐ̓σθμοῦ); second declension

  1. neck, narrow passage of the body
    1. (anatomy) pharynx, fauces
  2. neck of land between two seas; isthmus
    1. narrow ridge
    2. strait, narrow channel (of the sea)
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Inflection

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Greek: ισθμός (isthmós)
  • Latin: isthmus

References

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Further reading

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