English words from Koine Greek
- wordThe smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
- piThe sixteenth letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets and the seventeenth in Old Greek.
- EzekielA book of the Old Testament of the Bible.
- petroIn Haitian voodoo, a class of loa of uncertain origin, chiefly associated with fierceness or aggression.
- peacemakerA person who restores peace, especially by settling disputes; one who engages in peacemaking.
- TewkesburyA town in Gloucestershire, England.
- necropolisA cemetery; especially a large one in or near a city.
- TheotokosSynonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, in particular reference to her role giving birth to God.
- IolantheA female given name.
- pschentThe double crown of ancient Egypt, combining the white crown of Upper Egypt with the red crown of Lower Egypt, worn by pharaohs after the union of the two kingdoms in around 3000 BC.
- BelphegorA demon who is one of the traditional seven princes of Hell. He seduces people by suggesting to them ingenious inventions that will make them rich.
- archonticOf or relating to an archon.
- ChristotokosSynonym of Mother of God, Mary, mother of Jesus, in her role as the mother of the Messiah, particularly in Greek contexts.
- EblanaAn ancient Irish settlement of unknown location, once believed to be Dublin but now considered to be Loughshinny.
- exostosisA benign, bony growth, often covered with cartilage, on the surface of a bone or tooth.
- Great ChurchThe orthodox Christian church of antiquity, after 380 CE the established church of the Roman Empire, especially as distinct from smaller Christian movements or heresies.
- in the green tree … in the dryIn a better situation as against a worse one; used chiefly in rhetorical questions to suggest that the current unfavorable situation will worsen in the future.
- Koine GreekKoine
- labor of loveA task performed voluntarily without expectation of reimbursement or practical benefit; an altruistic work or undertaking; an action or hobby performed purely out of an inner desire to do so.
- maranticPertaining to, suffering from or marked by marasmus.
- milk before meatIdeas or doctrines that are simpler or easier to accept (should be taught) before more difficult ones.
- parenchymatousConsisting of or pertaining to parenchyma; parenchymal.
- patience of JobA great amount of patience.
- periegesisA description of an area or territory.
- periegeteA writer of a periegesis.
- periegeticRelating to a periegesis.
- poliorceticRelating to poliorcetics, the art of siege warfare.
- protypearchetype, exemplar
- respecter of personsSomeone who treats people according to their rank, status or importance.
- stumbling blockA hindrance, obstacle or impediment; an opportunity for error.
- ThaborA mountain in France.