Greek

Noun

κάψα • ‎(kápsa) f ‎(plural κάψες)

1. excessive heat
2. (figuratively) intense desire
3. (figuratively, mostly plural) intense sexual desire

Declension

Etymology 2

From Latin capsa ‎(“case, box”)

Noun

κάψα • ‎(kápsa) f ‎(plural κάψες)

1. capsule
   1. (physiology) membranous envelope
   2. (botany) type of simple, dehiscent, dry fruit
   3. (microbiology) sporangium
   4. (pharmacy) small case of gelatine containing a dose of medicine
2. button microphone
3. (laboratory) fire resistant container

Declension

Synonyms

• (gelatine case): κάψουλα f ‎(kápsoula)