ΚΟΧΛΑΞʼ, κοχλαξʼ
KOCHLAXʼ, kochlaxʼ
Sounds Like: KOKH-laks
Translations: snail, a snail, shell, a shell, pebble, a pebble, stone, a stone
From the root: ΚΟΧΛΑΞ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a snail, a snail shell, or more broadly, a small stone or pebble, especially one found on a beach or riverbed. The apostrophe at the end (keraia) indicates that this word is likely being used as a numeral, representing the number 20,000. However, in the provided context, it functions as a common noun, likely meaning 'pebble' or 'stone'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- 1 Maccabees — 10:73
From the same root
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