καίω

Ancient Greek

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Etymology

From Proto-Hellenic *kayyō, past that is uncertain. Perhaps from Proto-Indo-European *keh₂w-, with cognates such as Lithuanian kūlė, Latvian kūla, Persian سو (su, light).

Pronunciation

 

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) I make a fire for myself
  6. (medicine) I cauterize

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Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Ancient Greek καίω (kaíō).

Verb

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

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

Conjugation

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