οίκος
Pronunciation: /ˈikos/
“οίκος” is a Greek word. Its 6 meanings in English:
noun
- settlement, tent, temple, dwelling, home (structure built or serving as an abode of human beings)
- family (a dynasty with its ancestors and descendants, especially a royal or noble one)
- house, firm (place of business)
- strophe, stanza (of the kontakion)
- manor (lord's residence in feudal times)
- house (one astrological division)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek οἶκος (oîkos).
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