σωλήν

Ancient Greek

Etymology

According to Beekes, the -ήν suffix renders a Pre-Greek source.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

σωλήν (sōlḗn) m (genitive σωλῆνος); third declension

  1. channel, gutter, pipe
    1. syringe, squirt
  2. a cylindrical box for keeping a broken limb straight
  3. a grooved tile, Latin imbrex
    • Hesychius Σ
  4. penis
    • Hesychius Σ
  5. the cavity of the spine

Inflection

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