φάσμα

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • Apparition, phantom.
  • Appearance, phenomenon.
  • (shows) Images or types of realities.
  • Sign from heaven, portent, omen.
  • Monster, prodigy.

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek φαίνω (appear, bring to light, show, I shine, shining, shine, cause to appear, denounce, I show shine, clear).

Origin

Ancient Greek

φαίνω

Gloss

appear, bring to light, show, I shine, shining, shine, cause to appear, denounce, I show shine, clear

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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