Ancient Greek edit

Etymology edit

From Proto-Hellenic *pʰuláťťō, the same source as φῠ́λᾰξ (phúlax, watcher, guard). Further etymology is unknown. According to Beekes, both words are clearly Pre-Greek.

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φῠλᾰ́σσω (phulássō)

  1. (transitive) to watch, guard, protect, defend
  2. (transitive) to lie in wait, ambush
  3. (transitive) to watch for, wait for
  4. (transitive) to maintain, preserve, cherish
  5. to be on guard against; to shun, avoid
  6. (intransitive, middle voice) to take heed, take care, be on guard
  7. (transitive, middle voice) to keep in mind, remember

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Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /fiˈla.so/
  • Hyphenation: φυ‧λάσ‧σω

Verb edit

φυλάσσω (fylásso) (past φύλαξα, passive φυλάσσομαι, p‑past φυλάχθηκα, ppp φυλαγμένος)

  1. (formal) to guard, protect, watch over, synonym of φυλάω (fyláo) / φυλώ (fyló) & φυλάγω (fylágo)

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  • Sense "guard" for defending borders, or keeping safe valuable items.

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