σηκός

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Ancient Greek[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Commonly connected with σάττω (sáttō, to cram, to stuff). However, the alternation rather points to Pre-Greek origin.

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Noun[edit]

σηκός (sēkósf (genitive σηκοῦ); second declension

  1. pen, fold, especially for rearing lambs, kids and calves
  2. sacred enclosure, precinct, dedicated to a hero
  3. sepulchre, burial place, enclosed and consecrated
  4. stump of an old olive tree
  5. weight in the balance

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Descendants[edit]

  • Greek: σηκός (sikós)

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