τροχαντήρ

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) trochanter, i.e. either of two processes at the head of the thigh bone
  • part of the stern of a ship
  • instrument of torture

Etymology

Suffix from Ancient Greek τροχάζω (run quickly).

Origin

Ancient Greek

τροχάζω

Gloss

run quickly

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