σιαγόνα

Greek

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek σιαγών (siagṓn).

Noun

σιαγόνα (siagóna) f (plural σιαγόνες)

  1. jawbone (mandible or maxilla)
  2. the jaws of a tool or instrument
    H μέγγενη έχει δύο σιαγόνες.
    The vice has two jaws.

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Further reading

  • σιαγόνα in Triantafyllides, Hidryma (1998) Λεξικό της κοινής νεοελληνικής [Dictionary of Standard Modern Greek]
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