ΘΗΛΗΝ, θηλην
THĒLĒN, thēlēn
Sounds Like: thay-LAYN
Translations: nipple, a nipple, breast, a breast, teat, a teat
From the root: ΘΗΛΗ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a nipple or breast, particularly in the context of nursing or suckling. It is used to describe the part of the breast from which milk is drawn. In a sentence, it would typically be the object of an action related to feeding or touching.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G2337 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
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