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Ancient Greek
Etymology
From αἰχμή (aikhmḗ, “spear, war”) + -όω (-óō, verb-forming suffix). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɛx.maˈlo.o/ → /ex.maˈlo.o/
Verb
αἰχμαλόω • (aikhmalóō)
- (Koine, rare) Alternative form of αἰχμαλωτίζω (aikhmalōtízō, “to take prisoner”)
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