ἈΜΦΙΚΥΡΤΟΣ, ἀμφικυρτος
AMPHIKYRTOS, amphikyrtos
Sounds Like: am-fee-KOOR-tos
Translations: curved on both sides, convex, concave, bulging, rounded
From the root: ἈΜΦΙΚΥΡΤΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This is a compound adjective formed from ἀμφί (amphi), meaning 'on both sides' or 'around', and κυρτός (kyrtos), meaning 'curved' or 'bent'. It describes something that is curved or bulging on both sides, or all around, such as a hill or a shield. It can refer to shapes that are convex or concave depending on the context.
Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine or Feminine
Strong’s number: G0296 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Five — 4:2
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