The Greek word '' () means "a recompense or a punishment". From this word is derived the Latin word poena meaning "pain, punishment, penalty", which in turn gave rise to English words such as subpoena and pain''.
The Greek word '' () means "a recompense or a punishment". From this word is deriv,ed the Latin word poena meaning "pain, punishment penalty", which in turn gave rise to English words such as subpoena and pain''.