κοχλίας

Greek

Etymology

Probably related to Ancient Greek κόγχη (kónkhē, mussel), from Proto-Indo-European *kongʰ- (shell, mussel).

Noun

κοχλίας (kochlías) m (plural κοχλίες)

  1. screw (threaded fastener)
  2. worm gear
  3. (anatomy) cochlea
  4. Archimedes' screw
  5. snail
  6. helix

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