τρίχινος
tríchinos
G5155 attributive adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
Made of hair; composed of or woven from animal hair, especially denoting a material or object whose primary component is animal hair fibers (commonly goat, camel, or sheep). Can describe something as 'hairy' in composition but does not mean 'covered in hair' in a literal, anatomical sense. Contextually used of garments, coverings, or fabrics manufactured from spun hair, often distinguished from linen or woolen textiles.
Semantic Range
made of hair, composed of hair (material), of animal hair fabric, of hair garment; rarely, hairy (of composition, not of appearance)
Root / Etymology
From θρίξ (hair), with the adjectival suffix -ινος indicating 'made of' or 'composed of'. Thus, τρίχινος means 'made from hair'.
Historical & Contextual Notes
The adjective τρίχινος appears rarely in Greek literature. In the New Testament (e.g., Mark 1:6), it describes garments made from animal hair, as worn by ascetics or prophets such as John the Baptist, signifying austerity or distinction from typical textile garments like linen or wool. Texts like the Septuagint may use related terms for items made of animal hair. In classical Greek, the primary usage pertains to material composition, not appearance. Standard translations as 'hairy' can mislead, as the term refers to the material itself rather than implying something resembles or is covered with hair. The English translation 'of hair' reflects material rather than an attribute of being covered with hair.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from θρίξ; hairy, i.e. made of hair (mohair):--of hair.
Root Family
θρίχ- (tríchinos) — hair, made of hair, composed of hair
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G5155-01 |
τρίχινος | trichinos | ADJ.A NOM M SG |
of hair | made of hair | of hair | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G5155-01 |
Revelation 6:12 | τρίχινος | trichinos | ADJ.A NOM M SG |
of hair | made of hair | of hair |