λούω

Ancient Greek

verb
Definitions
  • to wash, bathe (generally of people)
  • to purify, cleanse
  • (middle) to bathe oneself, take a bath

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *lewh₃- (wash, bathe, cut off, separate), *lewh₃- (wash, bathe, cut off, separate).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*lewh₃-

Gloss

wash, bathe, cut off, separate

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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