ΚΕΡΑΤΟΕΙΔΕΙΣ, κερατοειδεις
KERATOEIDEIS, keratoeideis
Sounds Like: keh-rah-toh-ee-DEIS
Translations: horn-shaped, horned, corneal
From the root: ΚΕΡΑΤΟΕΙΔΗΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is an adjective meaning 'horn-shaped' or 'horned'. It is a compound word formed from 'κέρας' (keras), meaning 'horn', and 'εἶδος' (eidos), meaning 'form' or 'shape'. It describes something that resembles a horn in its form or structure. It can also refer to something that is 'corneal', relating to the cornea of the eye, due to its horn-like transparency.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Five — 5:42
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