ὑποστρέφω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ῠ̔πο- (hupo-, under) +‎ στρέφω (stréphō, to turn).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

ῠ̔ποστρέφω (hupostréphō)

  1. to turn round about or back, guide or bring back
    1. to roll up
    2. (in passive) to revolve beneath
  2. (intransitive) to turn about, turn short around
    1. to return
    2. to turn away
    3. (participle as adverb) reversely

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