ἐρείπω

Ancient Greek

verb
Definitions
  • I throw or dash down, tear down
  • (intransitive) I fall down

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *h₁reyp- (tear, scratch, cut, rip, peel off, strip, strap, break).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₁reyp-

Gloss

tear, scratch, cut, rip, peel off, strip, strap, break

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

泪, 涙

Emoji
🤣 💧 😂 😢 😭 😹 😿 🥲

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