μαγγανεύω

Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From μάγγανον (mánganon, means of charming or bewitching, philtre) +‎ -εύω (-eúō).

Verb

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μαγγανεύω (manganeúō)

  1. to use charms or philtres, play tricks, cheat
  2. to trick out (food), dress it artificially (making it appear better)

Inflection

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Descendants

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  • Latin: mangō (possibly)

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