φοινικίζω

Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From Φοινίκη (Phoiníkē, Phoenicia) + -ῐ́ζω (-ízō).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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φοινῑκίζω (phoinīkízō)

  1. (literal) to act like a Phoenician
  2. (vulgar) to perform some kind of sexual act deemed disgraceful, although it is unclear which act

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