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skene.

An element of ancient Greek theater: the structure at the back of the stage.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈskiːni/
  1. An element of ancient Greek theater: the structure at the back of the stage.

Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek σκηνή (skēnḗ, “tent”). Doublet of scene and scena.

noun
  1. Alternative form of skean (“a kind of dagger”).

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.