ξύω

Ancient Greek

verb
Definitions
  • to scrape, scratch
  • to plane, smooth, polish
  • to make smooth or fine, work finely or delicately
  • to engrave

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *ksunyo-, *ksnew-, *kes- (comb, scratch, scrape, card, cut, separate, cut off).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*kes-

Gloss

comb, scratch, scrape, card, cut, separate, cut off

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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