σήπω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From σήψ (sḗps, putrefying sore). The alternation between η and α has suggested PIE origin (possible roots: Proto-Indo-European *tweh₂p-, *tyeh₂p- or *Kyeh₂p- (last option chosen by LIV)), though a zero grade -ih₂- would not actually yield Proto-Greek -ya-. Beekes rejects relation to Lithuanian siupti (to putrefy) or Sanskrit क्याकु (kyāku, fungus).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

σήπω (sḗpō)

  1. (active voice) to make rotten or putrid
    1. (figuratively) to corrupt, waste
  2. (passive voice) to rot, moulder
    1. (of tissue) to die

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