σχοινίον

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From σχοῖνος (skhoînos, rope) +‎ -ίον (-íon, diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

σχοινῐ́ον • (skhoinĭ́onn (genitive σχοινῐ́ου); second declension

  1. small rope, cord or thread
    Synonym: δεσμός (desmós)

Inflection

Descendants

  • Greek: σχοινί (schoiní)

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