ἄσταχυς

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

Previously connected with Proto-Germanic *stangō (bar; rod; stake), but most likely a Pre-Greek word in view of the prothetic vowel.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ἄστᾰχῠς • (ástăkhŭsf (genitive ἀστᾰ́χῠος); third declension

  1. (botany) ear of corn
  2. bandage

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