έλξη
Pronunciation: /ˈel.ksi/
“έλξη” is a Greek word. Its 6 meanings in English:
noun
- attraction, pull (an attractive force which causes motion towards the source)
- traction (the act of pulling something along a surface using motive power)
- pull-up
- attraction (the feeling of being attracted)
- attractiveness, pull (appeal, charm)
- attraction
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek ἕλξις (hélxis), with semantic loan from English attraction.
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