σπάθη

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • any broad blade, of wood or metal

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Hellenic *spatʰā inherited from Proto-Indo-European *sph₂-dʰh₁-éh₂.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*sph₂-dʰh₁-éh₂

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