χώνεψη

Greek

Etymology

From χώνευση (chónefsi, “digestion”), apparently a blend of χώνεμα (chónema, “digestion, melting (of metals)”) +‎ πέψη (pépsi, “digestion”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈxo.ne.psi/

Noun

χώνεψη • (chónepsi) f

  1. digestion

Declension

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Derived terms

  • καλή χώνεψη (kalí chónepsi, literally “good digestion”)
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