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
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- trochanter English
- trochanter French
- τροχάζω Ancient Greek
- τροχός Ancient Greek
- *dʰregʰ- Proto-Indo-European