ἀγχίλωψ

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Has been proposed to derive from ἄγχι (ánkhi, near) or ἄγχω (ánkhō, I squeeze, strangle) + ὤψ (ṓps, eye). Beekes argues for a Pre-Greek origin.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ἀγχίλωψ (ankhílōps) m (genitive ἀγχίλωπος); third declension

  1. a swelling which obstructs the lachrymal duct

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