שָׁקַד
From LSJ
ἑτέρως ἠδύνατο βέλτιον ἢ ὡς νῦν ἔχει κατεσκευάσθαι → otherwise they could have been constructed better than they are now (Galen, On the use of parts of the body 4.143.1 Kühn)
English (Strong)
a denominative from שָׁקֵד; to be (intensively, make) almond-shaped: make like (unto, after the fashion of) almonds.
a primitive root; to be alert, i.e. sleepless; hence to be on the lookout (whether for good or ill): hasten, remain, wake, watch (for).
