τέμνω

Ancient Greek

verb
Definitions
  • I cut, hew
  • I maim, wound
  • I butcher, sacrifice
  • I cut down, reap
  • I cut through, advance, drive through, plow through

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *tm̥-n-h₂-, *temh₂- (cut).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*temh₂-

Gloss

cut

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji
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