worm
Morphhology:
Greek, Noun, Male
Definition:
σκώληξ, -ηκος, ὁ [in LXX chiefly for תּוֹלָע and cogn. forms;] a worm: of the kind which preys upon dead bodies, metaph, of fut. punishment, Mrk.9:48 (LXX, Isa.66:24; cf. Sir.7:17, Jdth.16:17). (AS)
Morphhology:
Greek, Noun, Male
Definition:
σκώληξ, ηκος, ὁ,
worm, especially
earthworm, ὥς τε σκώληξ ἐπὶ γαίῃ κεῖτο ταθείς [
Refs 8th c.BC+]
2)
plural,
grubs or
larvae of insects, [
Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἐξ οὗ ὅλου ὅλον γίνεται τὸ ζῷον, opposed to the egg (ᾠόν), [
Refs 4th c.BC+]
3)
plural,
worms in dung, in decayed matter, in trees and wood, [
Refs 4th c.BC+]
4)
metaphorically, οἱ κόλακές εἰσι. οὐσίας σκώληκες [
Refs 4th c.BC+]
5)
aerugo vermicularis, [
Refs 1st c.AD+]
II)
thread twisted from the distaff, [
Refs 4th c.BC+]
III)
Aeolic dialect for κολόκυμα, [
Refs 5th c.BC+]
IV)
worm-shaped cake, [
Refs 4th c.AD+]
V)
heap of threshed corn, [
Refs 5th c.AD+]
Pronounciation:
sko'-lakes
Morphhology:
Noun Masculine
Definition:
a grub, maggot or earth-worm; worm; of uncertain derivation;