distaff in Greek
distaff in Greek is ρόκα, ηλακάτη — distaff means a tool that holds a bundle of fibers such as wool or flax so they can be pulled off little by little and spun into thread.
distaff in Greek
ρόκα
Pronounced: roka
A device to which a bundle of natural fibres (often wool, flax, or cotton) are attached for temporary storage, before being drawn off gradually to spin thread. A traditional distaff is a staff with flax fibres tied loosely to it (as indicated by the etymology of the word), but modern distaffs are often made of cords weighted with beads, and attached to the wrist.
ηλακάτη
Pronounced: ilakati
A device to which a bundle of natural fibres (often wool, flax, or cotton) are attached for temporary storage, before being drawn off gradually to spin thread. A traditional distaff is a staff with flax fibres tied loosely to it (as indicated by the etymology of the word), but modern distaffs are often made of cords weighted with beads, and attached to the wrist.
ρόκα
Pronounced: roka
The part of a spinning wheel from which fibre is drawn to be spun.
What does "distaff" mean?
- noun A tool that holds a bundle of fibers such as wool or flax so they can be pulled off little by little and spun into thread.
- noun The part of a spinning wheel from which fibre is drawn to be spun.
- noun (dated) Something traditionally seen as belonging to women, or done only by them.
- noun A horse race that only female horses can enter.
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What is "distaff" in Greek?
"distaff" in Greek is ρόκα, ηλακάτη. distaff means: A tool that holds a bundle of fibers such as wool or flax so they can be pulled off little by little and spun into thread.
How do you pronounce ρόκα?
"distaff" in Greek is ρόκα, pronounced "roka".
Are there other ways to say "distaff" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "distaff": ρόκα, ηλακάτη.
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