ΠΕΡΙΣΚΕΛΕΣ, περισκελες
PERISKELES, periskeles
Sounds Like: peh-ris-KEH-les
Translations: breeches, a pair of breeches, trousers, drawers
From the root: ΠΕΡΙΣΚΕΛΕΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from 'περί' (peri), meaning 'around', and 'σκέλος' (skelos), meaning 'leg'. It refers to an article of clothing worn around the legs, specifically breeches or trousers. It is often used in ancient texts to describe the linen garments worn by priests.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Strong’s number: G4026 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
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