onycha

Meanings

• noun

  onycha is a Greek word for nail

  - "Observe the beautiful onycha polish on her fingers."
  - "The onycha grows stronger with regular care."

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Variants

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concha , conchae , conchal , conchas , concho , conchos

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Etymology

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Greek ὄνυχος (ónuchos) 'nail, claw, talon'

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Trivia

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1. The Greek word onycha is also the origin of the English words 'onyx' (a mineral) and 'onycheology' (the study of nails).

2. The ancient Greeks believed that the goddess Athena had the power to grant invulnerability and protection, symbolized by her aegis, which was made from the hide of the Gorgon Medusa, whose scales were said to be as hard as onycha.

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1. onychology: The scientific study of the anatomy, diseases, and treatment of the nails.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the goddess Athena is often depicted holding an anvil and a hammer, symbolizing her craftsmanship and wisdom, and wearing an aegis, a protective shield adorned with the Gorgon Medusa's head and the sacred olive tree, as well as an owl and an amphora. Onycha, as the Greek word for nail, is also associated with Athena, as her symbolic shield, the aegis, was believed to have been made from the invulnerable hide of the Gorgon Medusa, which had the scales of a serpent and the hardness of onyx.

How to Memorize "onycha"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the Greek goddess Athena holding her shield, the aegis, which is made of the hard and protective material of onycha.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'onycha' with the Greek goddess Athena, who is known for her protective shield made of the hard material.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering 'Athena's hard shield is made of onycha'.

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