κῆλα

Frisk Etymological English

Grammatical information: n. pl.
Meaning: arrows, projectiles (of the gods) (Il., Hes., Pi., Orph.).
Origin: XX [etym. unknown]
Etymology: One compares some Skt. words with the meaning cane, arrow as śará- m., śárya- n., -ā f., śalyá- m. n., further MIr. cail spear (IE. *kali-), OWNo. hali m., tail (n-stem), al as opposed to κῆλα with short (α-)vowel. No connection with κᾶλον wood. - Further suggestions see Pok. 552f.