ΜΗΝΗ, μηνη
MĒNĒ, mēnē
Sounds Like: MAY-nay
Translations: moon, a moon, month, a month
From the root: ΜΗΝΗ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: The word 'ΜΗΝΗ' primarily refers to the moon or a month. In ancient Greek, the moon was often used as a measure of time, hence its dual meaning. It can be used in contexts referring to the celestial body itself or to a period of time equivalent to a lunar cycle. Without diacritics, it most commonly refers to the noun 'moon' or 'month'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G3376 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΜΗΝΗΣ — of Mēnē, of the Moon, of Selene
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