ψάω

Ancient Greek

verb
Definitions
  • to touch lightly, rub, wipe, rub smooth
  • (intransitive) to crumble away, vanish, disappear

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *bʰes- (grind, wind, rub, blow).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*bʰes-

Gloss

grind, wind, rub, blow

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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