σύρω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *twer- (to twirl, swirl).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

σῡ́ρω (sū́rō)

  1. to draw, drag, or trail along
  2. to drag by force, hale
  3. to sweep or carry away

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Descendants

  • Greek: σύρω (sýro) (learned)
  • Byzantine Greek: σύρνω (súrnō), σέρνω (sérnō)

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Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σῡ́ρω (sū́rō).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsi.ro/
  • Hyphenation: σύ‧ρω

Verb

σύρω (sýro) (past έσυρα, passive σύρομαι)

  1. (formal) to drag, Alternative form of σέρνω (sérno)
  2. to draw a line

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