καταχέω

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

From κατα- (kata-, downwards) +‎ χέω (khéō, to pour).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

κᾰτᾰχέω (katakhéō)

  1. to pour down, on, in
  2. to shower upon
  3. to throw down, cast down,
  4. (middle voice) to let fall

Usage notes

Like χέω (khéō), the present and imperfect does not contract ε with ο or ω.

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