skṓlēx (G4663) -- Greek Word Study

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σκώληξ

skṓlēx

G4663

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Strong's Number

G4663

KJV Translations

worm

Derivation / Root

of uncertain derivation;

Definition of skṓlēx

σκώληξ (skṓlēx) — a grub, maggot or earth-worm

Word Origin

This word comes of uncertain derivation;

Related Greek Words

Words sharing the same root or derived from σκώληξ.

σκωληκόβρωτος

skōlēkóbrōtos

G4662

worm-eaten, i.e. diseased with maggots

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