κώνωψ

kōnōpsNoun (Masculine)G2971

gnat

From: apparently a derivative of the base of G2759 (κέντρον) and a derivative of G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι);

Short Definition

a mosquito (from its stinging proboscis)

Full Lexicon Entry

a gnat, mosquito, Lat. culex, (Herdotus Historicus), etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • Matthew 23:24

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