ἀρόω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *h₂érh₃-ye-, a ye-present from the root *h₂erh₃- (to plough). Cognates include Old Armenian արաւր (arawr), Latin arō, Old Church Slavonic орати (orati), and Old English erian (Early Modern English ear). Related to ἄροτρον (árotron, a plough).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

ἀρόω (aróō)

  1. to plow, till
  2. to sow
  3. to beget
  4. (middle voice) to enjoy the fruits of tillage

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