χείλος

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See also: χεῖλος

Greek

Alternative forms

For sense "lip"

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek χεῖλος (kheîlos).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈçilɔs/
  • Hyphenation: χεί‧λος

Noun

χείλος (cheílosn (plural χείλη)

  1. lip (of the mouth)
  2. lip, edge
  3. (anatomy, usually in the plural) labia (of the vulva)

Declension

Derived terms

(Expressions: edge, brink, verge):

Related terms

References

  1. ^ Dimitrakos, Dimitrios B. (21964) Μέγα λεξικόν ὅλης τῆς Ἑλληνικῆς γλώσσης [Great Dictionary of the entire Greek Language] (in Greek), Athens: Hellenic Paideia 2nd edition in 15 vols. [1st edition 1930-1950 in 9 volumes] (abbreviations - of authors)