βασανοις
Lemma: βάσανος
noun
noun
4 views
Added Sep 30, 2026
Definition
Touchstone (esp. Lydian stone) used to test metals; hence a test or trial. By extension, torture or torment as a means of extracting truth, and more generally severe suffering.
AI-generated definition. Always verify with primary sources.
Look Up in Greek Lexicons
Grammatical Analysis
"βασανοις"
Case: dative
Number: plural
Gender: feminine
Declension: first declension (η/ᾱ-stem)
Lemma: βάσανος