πορνεύω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From πόρνη (pórnē, prostitute) +‎ -εύω (-eúō, verb suffix).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

πορνεύω (porneúō)

  1. to prostitute oneself, to become a prostitute
  2. to commit fornication
  3. (figurative, biblical) to commit idolatry

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Derived terms

Descendants

  • Greek: πορνεύω (pornévo)

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