"choenix" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈkiːnɪks/ Forms: choenixes [plural], choenices [plural]
Rhymes: -iːnɪks Etymology: From Ancient Greek χοῖνιξ (khoînix). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|χοῖνιξ}} Ancient Greek χοῖνιξ (khoînix) Head templates: {{en-noun|+|choenices}} choenix (plural choenixes or choenices)
  1. (historical) An ancient dry measure of two pints or greater. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Units of measure Synonyms: chenix, choinix, khoinix, chœnix [obsolete]

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