See also: αλείφω

Ancient Greek edit

Etymology edit

From Proto-Indo-European *h₂leybʰ-. Cognate with Latin libo.

Pronunciation edit

 

Verb edit

ἀλείφω (aleíphō)

  1. (active voice, transitive) to anoint someone else (smear the skin with oil after bathing)
  2. (middle voice, intransitive, reflexive) to anoint oneself

Usage notes edit

Often appears with the adverb λίπα (lípa, richly) and with ἐλαίῳ (elaíōi, with oil, instrumental dative).

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Descendants edit

  • Greek: αλείφω (aleífo)

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