κάψα
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Greek
[edit]Etymology 1
[edit]From καίω (kaío, “to burn”).
Noun
[edit]κάψα • (kápsa) f (plural κάψες)
- excessive heat
- (figuratively) intense desire
- (figuratively, mostly plural) intense sexual desire
Declension
[edit]Declension of κάψα
Etymology 2
[edit]Borrowed from Latin capsa (“case, box”).
Noun
[edit]κάψα • (kápsa) f (plural κάψες)
- capsule
- (physiology) membranous envelope
- (botany) type of simple, dehiscent, dry fruit
- (microbiology) sporangium
- (pharmacy) small case of gelatine containing a dose of medicine
- button microphone
- (laboratory) fire resistant container
Declension
[edit]Declension of κάψα
Synonyms
[edit]- (gelatine case): κάψουλα f (kápsoula)