κέντρον

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[edit] Ancient Greek

[edit] Etymology

From κεντέω (I sting)

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (Classical): IPA: [kéntron]
  • (Koine): IPA: [cˈɛntro̞n]
  • (Byzantine): IPA: [cˈentron]

[edit] Noun

κέντρον (genitive κέντρου) m, second declension; (kentron)

  1. Something with a sharp point: point, spike, spur
  2. sting, quill, thorn
  3. Torture device or instrument of motivation: whip, goad
  4. nail, rivet

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