κάμπη

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Etymology 1[edit]

From the Proto-Indo-European *kh₂emp-, from *kh₂em- (bend”, “curve).

Noun[edit]

κάμπη (kámpēf (genitive κάμπης); first declension

  1. caterpillar
  2. silkworm
  3. an eruciform ornament
  4. a fabled Indian monster
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Descendants[edit]
  • Sicilian: campa

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Etymology 2[edit]

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Noun[edit]

κάμπη (kámpē)

  1. nominative/vocative/accusative plural contracted of κάμπος (kámpos, sea monster)

Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κάμπη (kámpē).

Noun[edit]

κάμπη (kámpif (plural κάμπες)

  1. (formal) caterpillar

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