Ancient Greek edit

Etymology edit

From πῑ́ων (pī́ōn, fat, grass) +‎ -αίνω (-aínō, verbal suffix).

Pronunciation edit

 

Verb edit

πῑαίνω (pīaínō)

  1. (active voice) to fatten, enrich
  2. (passive voice) to be or become fat
  3. (figuratively) to increase, enlarge
  4. (figuratively) to make wanton, excite
  5. (figuratively) to cherish, cheer

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