χειρ

See also: χείρ and χειρ-

Greek

Etymology

Etymology tree
Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰes-
Proto-Indo-European *-ōr
Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰésōr
Proto-Hellenic *kʰéhər
Ancient Greek χείρ (kheír)lbor.
Greek χειρ

    Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek χείρ (kheír). Doublet of χέρι (chéri).

    Noun

    χειρ • (cheir) f (plural χείρες)

    1. Katharevousa form of χέρι (chéri, “hand, arm”)

    Usage notes

    The word continues to be used in expressions such as ζητώ μια χείρα βοηθείας ("I ask for a helping hand") and in compound words.

    Derived terms

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