ἈΜΦΙΓΥΗΝ, ἀμφιγυην
AMPHIGYĒN, amphigyēn
Sounds Like: am-fee-GYOO-ayn
Translations: strong-limbed, stout-limbed, strong-armed, lame, halt
From the root: ἈΜΦΙΓΥΉΕΙΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word describes someone who is strong in both limbs or stout-limbed, often implying great physical strength. However, it can also be used ironically or euphemistically to mean lame or halt, particularly in reference to Hephaestus (Vulcan) who was known for his lameness. It is used to describe a physical characteristic.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 7:15
From the same root
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