πλήσσω

Ancient Greek

verb
Definitions
  • to strike, smite
  • (figuratively) I am stricken, defeated

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Hellenic *plā́ťťō inherited from Proto-Indo-European *pl(e)h₂kyeti, *pleh₂k- (hit, beat, strike, weep).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*pleh₂k-

Gloss

hit, beat, strike, weep

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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