νύχι

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Etymology[edit]

From Byzantine Greek νύχιν (núkhin), inherited from Ancient Greek ὀνύχιον (onúkhion), diminutive of ὄνυξ (ónux), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₃negʰ-.

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νύχι (nýchin (plural νύχια)

  1. nail, fingernail, toenail
  2. claw
  3. hoof (of horses, donkeys, etc.)

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