κάμπη

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Ancient Greek

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From the Proto-Indo-European *kh₂emp-, from *kh₂em- (bend”, “curve).

Noun

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κάμπη (kámpēf (genitive κάμπης); first declension

  1. caterpillar
  2. silkworm
  3. an eruciform ornament
  4. a fabled Indian monster
Declension
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Descendants
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  • Sicilian: campa

Further reading

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Etymology 2

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Noun

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κάμπη (kámpē)

  1. nominative/vocative/accusative plural contracted of κάμπος (kámpos, sea monster)

Greek

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Etymology

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Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κάμπη (kámpē).

Noun

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κάμπη (kámpif (plural κάμπες)

  1. (formal) caterpillar

Declension

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Synonyms

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References

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Further reading

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