φλέγω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From Proto-Hellenic *pʰlegō, from Proto-Indo-European *bʰel-. Cognates include Sanskrit भर्ग (bharga) and Latin flagrō.

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Verb

φλέγω (phlégō)

  1. to set on fire, burn, scorch
  2. to kindle, arouse, inflame

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