ΗΜΙΣΦΑΙΡΙΟΝ, ημισφαιριον
ĒMISPHAIRION, ēmisphairion
Sounds Like: hee-mee-SFAY-ree-on
Translations: hemisphere, a hemisphere
From the root: ΗΜΙΣΦΑΙΡΙΟΝ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound noun meaning 'hemisphere'. It refers to half of a sphere or globe. It is used to describe a physical object that is shaped like a half-sphere, such as a dome or a bowl. For example, it could describe a half-spherical basin or a part of the earth.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
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