σπείρα

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Greek

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Ancient Greek, from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Proto-Indo-European *sper- (to twist, turn).

Noun

σπείρα (speíraf

  1. coil, ring, scroll
  2. spiral (on a snail's shell)
  3. thread, spiral groove (on a screw or bolt)
  4. (figuratively) band, cabal, gang

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