δρέπω

Ancient Greek

Pronunciation

 

Verb

δρέπω • (drépō)

  1. to pluck, cull

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Derived terms

Descendants

  • Greek: δρέπω (drépo)

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Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δρέπω (drépō), possibly from Proto-Indo-European *der- (to tear, pluck), related to Proto-Slavic *drapati (to scratch). Less certain is the relation with Proto-Germanic *trabō (fringe) and Medieval Latin drappus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈðɾe.po/
  • Hyphenation: δρέ‧πω

Verb

δρέπω • (drépo) (past έδρεψα, passive —)

  1. (formal, rare) to collect fruit
    έδρεψα δάφνεςédrepsa dáfnesI collected laurels
  2. to gain
    Synonym: αποκομίζω (apokomízo)

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Further reading