Greek · G3555 · unreviewed

νοσσιά

A brood (of chickens)

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νοσσιά G3555
Pronunciation nossiá

What does νοσσιά (nossiá) mean in the Bible?

νοσσιά (nossiá) is a Greek word meaning "a brood (of chickens)". νοσσιά, -ᾶς, ἡ (νοσσός), late form of cl.

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Meaning

a brood (of chickens)
Extended definition

(νοσσός), late form of cl., νεοσσιά, [in LXX chiefly for קֵן ;]

1a nest of birds.
2a brood of young birds: Luk.13:34.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
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Accusative · Singular · Feminine Luke 13:34
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