πήνη

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • thread on the bobbin in the shuttle; woof
  • bobbin, spool

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *(s)penh₁- (weave, twist, spin, draw), *(s)penh₁- (weave, twist, spin, draw).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*(s)penh₁-

Gloss

weave, twist, spin, draw

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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