σμήχω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From σμάω (smáō, to wipe, clean), with a velar enlargement (-kh).[1]

Pronunciation

 

Verb

σμήχω (smḗkhō)

  1. to wipe off by help of soap or unguent
  2. to clear off by help of lotions or salves
  3. to purge away
  4. to soap a person, wash him with soap or unguent

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References

  1. ^ Beekes, Robert S. P. (2010) “σμάω, σμάομαι (> DER > σμήχω)”, in Etymological Dictionary of Greek (Leiden Indo-European Etymological Dictionary Series; 10), with the assistance of Lucien van Beek, Leiden, Boston: Brill, →ISBN, pages 1366-7

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