ὀρχέομαι

Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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Beekes suggests a derivation from Proto-Indo-European *h₁ergʰ- (to mount). According to Frisk, an iterative-intensive formation from ἔρχομαι (érkhomai) ("come, go"). Watkins posits a connection with ὄρχις (órkhis) ("testicle").

Pronunciation

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Verb

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ὀρχέομαι (orkhéomai)

  1. to dance
  2. to represent by dancing or pantomime
  3. (figuratively) to leap, bound
  4. (active voice) to cause to dance

Inflection

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