cotyle
cotyle · cotyles · cotylae
A unit of Greek liquid measureA unit of Greek liquid measure.
/ˈkɒtɪliː/
Meaning
3 senses(historical)A unit of Greek liquid measure.
(historical)Synonym of hemina (“a unit of Roman liquid measure”).
Synonym of acetabulum (“any of various cup-shaped joints, organs, or skin features in various animals”).
Origin
From Latin cotylē and Ancient Greek κοτύλη (kotúlē, “cup, half-pint”). Doublet of kotyle aFrom Latin cotylē and Ancient Greek κοτύλη (kotúlē, “cup, half-pint”). Doublet of kotyle and kotylos.
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Forms
plural: cotyles / cotylae / cotylaiSynonyms
2 synonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular