ΜΗΝΙΣΚΟΣ, μηνισκος
MĒNISKOS, mēniskos
Sounds Like: may-NEE-skos
Translations: crescent, a crescent, lunula, a lunula, little moon, a little moon
From the root: ΜΗΝΙΣΚΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a small moon or a crescent shape, often used to describe something shaped like a crescent moon. It is the diminutive form of the word for 'moon' (ΜΗΝΗ). It can refer to a crescent-shaped ornament or a small, moon-shaped object.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G3378 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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