χρῶμα

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • skin (esp. the human body)
  • color (esp. of the skin or body); pigment
  • complexion
  • character of style in writing; ornaments
  • chromatic scale; music

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *gʰrēw- (grind, rub).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*gʰrēw-

Gloss

grind, rub

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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