cotyle Meaning & Definition
/ˈkɒtɪliː/
What Does Cotyle Mean?
As a noun, cotyle means Alternative form of kotyle (“cantharus, a kind of ancient Greek and Roman cup”). It can also mean A unit of Greek liquid measure.
Cotyle in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɒtɪliː/ |
| Plural | cotyles |
Cotyle Definition (Noun)
- Alternative form of kotyle (“cantharus, a kind of ancient Greek and Roman cup”).
- A unit of Greek liquid measure.
- Synonym of hemina (“a unit of Roman liquid measure”).
- Synonym of acetabulum (“any of various cup-shaped joints, organs, or skin features in various animals”).
Synonyms of Cotyle
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Cotyle synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
cotyle (plural cotyles or cotylae or cotylai)
Words That Rhyme With Cotyle
protyleremote isle
Origin of Cotyle
From Latin cotylē and Ancient Greek κοτύλη (kotúlē, “cup, half-pint”). Doublet of kotyle and kotylos.