πτύσσω

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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Uncertain. Has been connected with Sanskrit प्युक्ष्नवेष्टित (pyukṣnaveṣṭita), but the connection is rather tenuous. May also be Pre-Greek.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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πτῠ́σσω (ptússō)

  1. to fold
  2. (passive voice)
  3. (middle voice) to fold oneself around, wrap around

Inflection

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Derived terms

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References

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