ἀλείφω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *h₂leybʰ-. Cognate with Latin libo.

Pronunciation

 

Verb

ἀλείφω (aleíphō)

  1. (active voice, transitive) to anoint someone else (smear the skin with oil after bathing)
  2. (middle voice, intransitive, reflexive) to anoint oneself

Usage notes

Often appears with the adverb λίπα (lípa, richly) and with ἐλαίῳ (elaíōi, with oil, instrumental dative).

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Descendants

  • Greek: αλείφω (aleífo)

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