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καίω

καίω

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

  • κάω (káō) (Attic)

Verb

καίω (kaíō)

  1. I light, kindle, set on fire
  2. I burn, burn up
  3. I cause to be extremely cold (e.g. of frost)
  4. (passive) I burn with passion
  5. (middle voice) I make a fire for myself
  6. (medicine) I cauterize

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Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Ancient Greek.

Verb

καίω (kaío) (simple past έκαψα, passive form καίγομαι)

  1. burn, burn down, set on fire
  2. cremate
  3. singe
  4. sterilise

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