ἘΦΙΕΛΙΣ, ἐφιελις
EPHIELIS, ephielis
Sounds Like: eh-fee-EH-lees
Translations: freckle, sunspot, a band, a fillet
From the root: ἘΦΙΕΛΙΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is very rare in Koine Greek and its exact meaning can be context-dependent. It primarily refers to a 'freckle' or 'sunspot', especially in medical or scientific contexts. However, it can also denote a 'band' or 'fillet', possibly referring to a type of head covering or adornment. Given its rarity, it might also be a specialized term or a variant spelling of a similar word.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 3 — 7:178
From the same root
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