κάψα

Greek

Etymology 1

From καίω (kaío, “to burn”).

Noun

κάψα • (kápsa) f (plural κάψες)

  1. excessive heat
  2. (figuratively) intense desire
  3. (figuratively, mostly plural) intense sexual desire
Declension
declension of κάψα
case     \     number singular plural
nominative κάψα • κάψες •
genitive κάψας • —
accusative κάψα • κάψες •
vocative κάψα • κάψες •

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Latin capsa (“case, box”).

Noun

κάψα • (kápsa) f (plural κάψες)

  1. capsule
    1. (physiology) membranous envelope
    2. (botany) type of simple, dehiscent, dry fruit
    3. (microbiology) sporangium
    4. (pharmacy) small case of gelatine containing a dose of medicine
  2. button microphone
  3. (laboratory) fire resistant container
Declension
declension of κάψα
case     \     number singular plural
nominative κάψα • κάψες •
genitive κάψας • —
accusative κάψα • κάψες •
vocative κάψα • κάψες •
Synonyms
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