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ἀλείφω

ἀλείφω

See also: αλείφω

Ancient Greek

Verb

ἀλείφω (aleíphō)

  1. (active, transitive) To anoint someone else (smear the skin with oil after bathing)
  2. (middle voice, intransitive, reflexive) To anoint oneself

Usage notes

Often appears with the adverb λίπα (lípa, richly) and with ἐλαίῳ (elaíōi, with oil, instrumental dative).

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Derived terms

  • ἄλειφᾰρ (áleiphar, unguent, anointing oil, oil, fat; pitch, resin)
  • ἀλοιφή (aloiphḗ, grease; unguent)
  • συναλείφω (sunaleíphō)

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