skene

See also: Skene

English

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek σκηνή (skēnḗ, “tent”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈskiːni/

Noun

skene

An element of ancient Greek theater: the structure at the back of the stage.

Translations

element of ancient Greek theater

Greek: σκηνή (el) f (skiní)

Ukrainian: скена (uk) f (skena)

Etymology 2

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈskiːn/

Noun

skene

Alternative form of skean (“a kind of dagger”)
(Can we find and add a quotation of Charles Kingsley to this entry?)

Anagrams

Enkes, Keens, Skeen, keens, knees, kènes, neeks

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