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φιμόω

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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    From φῑμός (phīmós, any instrument for keeping the mouth closed) +‎ -όω (-óō, verbal suffix).

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    Verb

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    φῑμόω (phīmóō)

    1. to muzzle, shut up as with a muzzle; to close, seal up; (figurative) to muzzle, put to silence
    2. (passive voice) to be silent, be quiet
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