σπείρα

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek, from Proto-Indo-European *sper- (to twist, turn).

Noun

σπείρα (speíra) f

  1. coil, ring, scroll
  2. spiral (on a snail's shell)
  3. thread, spiral groove (on a screw or bolt)
  4. (figuratively) band, cabal, gang

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