κλάω

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Ancient Greek [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From Proto-Indo-European *kly-. Cognates include Latin calamitās.

Pronunciation [edit]

Verb [edit]

κλάω (klaō)

  1. to break, break off, break into pieces
  2. (of geometric lines, passive) to be broken or deflected
  3. to break, weaken, frustrate

Inflection [edit]

References [edit]

  • LSJ 8th edition