πιαίνω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From πῑ́ων (pī́ōn, fat, grass) +‎ -αίνω (-aínō, verbal suffix).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

πῑαίνω (pīaínō)

  1. (active voice) to fatten, enrich
  2. (passive voice) to be or become fat
  3. (figuratively) to increase, enlarge
  4. (figuratively) to make wanton, excite
  5. (figuratively) to cherish, cheer

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