κόμπος

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κόμβος (kómbos).

Noun

κόμπος (kómpos) m (plural κόμποι)

  1. knot, looping of a piece of string
    Δένει κόμπο.Dénei kómpo.He ties a knot.
  2. node of plant stem

Usage notes

  • Not to be confused with nautical speed: κόμβος m (kómvos, knot).

Declension

  • έφτασε ο κόμπος στο χτένι (éftase o kómpos sto chténi)
  • το δένω κόμπο (to déno kómpo)

Further reading

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