πίνακος [1 verse](noun sg masc gen) "Platter" is pinax, which means "board", "plank", "drawing- or writing-tablet", "trencher", "platter",  "public notice-board or register", "strop" to sharpen knives on,  and "toy-theatrer" for marionettes. - -A unique (for Jesus) word is translated as "platter" that means "board", "plank", "drawing- or writing-tablet", "trencher", "platter",  and "public notice-board or register". This word is used in the Gospels earlier describing the presentation of John the Baptist's head, however, Jesus uses it only here. In the Matthew version (Matthew 23:2) another word is used.