μιαίνω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

 

Verb

μιαίνω (miaínō)

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

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Greek

Verb

μιαίνω (miaíno) (simple past μίανα, passive μιαίνομαι)

  1. contaminate, pollute
  2. defile, desecrate

Conjugation

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