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οπή — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cell noun The smallest basic unit of a living organism, capable of growing and reproducing itself.
  • eye noun The organ of sight in humans and animals.
  • hole noun A hollow space or opening in something solid, or a gap that goes all the way through.

Senses

οπή is used for these senses in English:

  • cell (biology, now, chiefly, botany) Any of various chambers in a tissue or organism having specific functions. [from 14th c.]
  • cell (biology) The basic unit of a living organism, consisting of a quantity of protoplasm surrounded by a cell membrane, which is able to synthesize proteins and replicate itself. [from 19th c.]

cell — full definition

  1. noun The smallest basic unit of a living organism, capable of growing and reproducing itself.
  2. noun A small locked room in a prison or police station.
  3. noun A device that stores electrical energy, used alone or grouped into a battery.
  4. noun A small group forming part of a larger, often secretive, organization.

eye — full definition

  1. noun The organ of sight in humans and animals.
  2. noun The ability to judge or notice something skilfully.
  3. noun The calm centre of a storm, especially a hurricane.
  4. verb To look at someone or something carefully, often with suspicion or interest.
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