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quill in Greek

quill in Greek is πέννα, αγκάθι — quill means the hollow central shaft of a bird's feather.

quill in Greek

πέννα
noun
Pronounced: penna
αγκάθι
noun
Pronounced: agathi
A sharply pointed, barbed, and easily detached needle-like structure that grows on the skin of a porcupine or hedgehog as a defense against predators. [from early 17th c.]

What does "quill" mean?

  1. noun The hollow central shaft of a bird's feather.
    "The quill of the feather was surprisingly stiff."
  2. noun A pen made from a large feather, historically used for writing.
    "The letter was written with a quill dipped in ink."
  3. noun One of the sharp, barbed spines on a porcupine or hedgehog.
    "The dog came home with a muzzle full of porcupine quills."
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quill in a sentence

  • The quill of the feather was surprisingly stiff.
  • The letter was written with a quill dipped in ink.
  • The dog came home with a muzzle full of porcupine quills.

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What is "quill" in Greek?

"quill" in Greek is πέννα, αγκάθι. quill means: The hollow central shaft of a bird's feather.

How do you pronounce πέννα?

"quill" in Greek is πέννα, pronounced "penna".

How do you use "quill" in a sentence?

Example: "The quill of the feather was surprisingly stiff." In Greek, "quill" is πέννα, αγκάθι.

Are there other ways to say "quill" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "quill": πέννα, αγκάθι.

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