obsono

Latin

verb

Definitions

I buy provisions, cater, purvey, provide, shop; purchase something as a provision.
(by extension) I feast, banquet, treat, furnish an entertainment.
(figuratively) I cater or provide an appetite.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek ὀψωνέω (purchase provisions, buy victuals, cater, buy fish other dainties).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ὀψωνέω

Gloss

purchase provisions, buy victuals, cater, buy fish other dainties

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Cognates and derived terms

opsonin English
ὀψωνέω Ancient Greek
ὀψώνιον Ancient Greek
ὄψον Ancient Greek
ὠνέομαι Ancient Greek