κρούω

Ancient Greek

verb
Definitions
  • strike, smite
  • clap hands
  • tap
  • strike a string with a plectron
  • knock at the door on the outside
  • middle voice

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *krous- (push, break, strike, bump) inherited from Proto-Balto-Slavic *krušāˀ.

Origin

Proto-Balto-Slavic

*krušāˀ

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