σπάθη

Etymology
From, perhaps from , from (compare ) +  + feminine ending. Cognate with 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬.

Noun

 * 1) any broad blade, of wood or metal
 * 2) a flat wooden blade used by ancient weavers in their upright loom for striking the woof home
 * 3) a spaddle or spattle used for stirring, especially for medical purposes
 * 4) the paddle or blade of an oar
 * 5) the broad ribs
 * 6) the shoulder blade
 * 7) the broad blade of a sword
 * 8) a scraper for currying horses
 * 9) the stem of a palm-frond
 * 10) the spathe of the flower of many plants, especially palms
 * 1) the spathe of the flower of many plants, especially palms