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μιαίνω

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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According to Beekes, probably of Pre-Greek origin, due to the lack of clear cognates. Alternatively, from Proto-Indo-European *smei- (to smear).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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μιαίνω (miaínō)

  1. to paint
  2. to stain, defile, pollute

Conjugation

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Greek

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Verb

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μιαίνω (miaíno) (past μίανα, passive μιαίνομαι)

  1. to contaminate, pollute
  2. to defile, desecrate

Conjugation

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