λαλέω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Uncertain. Perhaps a reduplicated form of Proto-Indo-European *leh₂-, with cognates including Latin lallō, Lithuanian laluoti, German lallen, English loll, and Welsh llolian. Could also simply be onomatopoeic.

Pronunciation

 

Verb

λᾰλέω (laléō)

  1. to talk, chat, prattle
    1. to talk, speak
  2. to chatter, chirp
  3. to make sound

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