Dictionary entry

G02824

An Intermediate Greek-English Lexicon Keyed to Strong's Numbers

κλίμα

Alt. κλί^μα, ατος, τό,

Etym. κλίνω

"an inclination, slope":—esp. "the supposed slope" of the earth towards the pole: hence "a region or zone" of the earth, "clime", Plut., Anth.