ἀγκύλος

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *h₂enk- (to bend).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ἀγκύλος • (ankúlos) m (feminine ἀγκύλη, neuter ἀγκύλον); first/second declension

  1. crooked, curved, rounded
  2. intricate
  3. wily, crafty

Inflection

Derived terms

Descendants

  • English: ankylosis, ankylo-

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