χήμη

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • yawning, gaping
  • clam or mussel
  • kind of measure

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰeh₁y- (gape, be wide open, yawn).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ǵʰeh₁y-

Gloss

gape, be wide open, yawn

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji
🥱

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