τρώω

Greek (Cypriot)

/ˈtɾo.o/

verb
Definitions
  • eat chew and swallow food
  • eat, breakfast, dine have a meal
  • (religion) eat nonfasting foods
  • corrode, abrade, eat into, rust away
  • bite, sting
  • (figuratively) take bribes

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek τρώγω (eat, chew, gnaw, devour, I ate, crackle), ἔφαγον (I ate).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἔφαγον

Gloss

I ate

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