βρῶμα

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • a shipworm (Teredo navalis) that bores into wooden piers, ships, etc.
  • that which is eaten, food, meat
  • (dentistry) cavity

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek βιβρώσκω (eat, eat up, I eat).

Origin

Ancient Greek

βιβρώσκω

Gloss

eat, eat up, I eat

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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