ἄρθρον

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[edit] Ancient Greek

[edit] Etymology

From ἀραρίσκω

[edit] Pronunciation

• (Classical): IPA: [ártʰron]

• (Koine): IPA: [ˈartʰro̞n]

• (Byzantine): IPA: [ˈarθron]

[edit] Noun

ἄρθρον (genitive ἄρθρου) n, second declension; (arthron)

1. joint
2. limb
3. connecting word
4. the definite article

[edit] Usage notes

Note concerning definition #2, ἄρθρον was sometimes used to refer to various body parts such as the ankles, eyes, mouth, genitals, etc.

[edit] Inflection

[edit] Descendants

• English: arthropod
• Translingual Arthropoda

[edit] References

• LSJ