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χῶρος

chōros

G5566 noun

SILEX Entry

Definition

A wind coming from the northwest direction; specifically, the northwest wind. In literary and nautical contexts, it denotes the point in the compass from which the northwest wind blows; in meteorological use, the northwest wind itself.

Semantic Range

northwest wind, wind from the northwest direction, the northwest point on the compass

Root / Etymology

Borrowed from the Latin 'chorus' (variant of 'caurus' or 'corus'), which denotes the northwest wind. The Greek form is a transliteration, not derived from native Greek roots.

Historical & Contextual Notes

The term χῶρος appears rarely in Greek literature and primarily in technical contexts related to winds or navigation, especially in later Hellenistic and Roman periods. It does not appear in earlier classical Greek, reflecting its Latin origin and limited integration into general vocabulary. In navigational or meteorological contexts—such as seafaring or discussions of prevalent winds—χῶρος specifically indicated the northwest wind, corresponding to the Latin use. Its meaning is straightforward and does not carry broader figurative or symbolic senses in attested usage. English translations often render χῶρος simply as 'northwest wind,' though historical translations (e.g., KJV, Douay) may follow Latin tradition. It is not to be confused with the native Greek term βορέας (boreas, 'north wind') or ζέφυρος (zephyros, 'west wind'), each denoting a different compass direction.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

of Latin origin; the north-west wind:--north west.

Root Family

uncertain (bótrys) — proper name, personal name

Root uncertain northwest wind, wind from the northwest
Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
G1009 βότρυς clusters
G1050 Γάϊος to Gaius
G1055 γαλήνη calm stillness
G108 Ἄζωτος Ashdod
G1148 Δαλμανουθά of Dalmanoutha

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G5566-01 χῶρον choron N ACC M SG northwest of northwest winds the northwest wind 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G5566-01 Acts 27:12 χῶρον choron N ACC M SG northwest of northwest winds the northwest wind
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