κέντρον

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Ancient Greek [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From κεντέω (kenteō, I sting)

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Noun [edit]

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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