μαγγανεύω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From μάγγανον (mánganon, means of charming or bewitching, philtre) +‎ -εύω (-eúō).

Verb

μαγγανεύω • (manganeúō)

  1. to use charms or philtres, play tricks, cheat
  2. to trick out (food), dress it artificially (making it appear better)

Inflection

Descendants

  • Latin: mangō (possibly)

Further reading