ἀνασκάπτω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

ἀνα- (ana-) +‎ σκάπτω (skáptō) The present tense system includes a T progressive aspect marker.

Pronunciation

 

Verb

ᾰ̓νᾰσκᾰ́πτω (anaskáptō)

  1. to dig up
  2. to extirpate (of plants)
  3. to raze to the ground (of buildings)

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Descendants

  • Greek: ανασκάπτω (anaskápto)

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