καίω

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Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

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 voice) I burn with passion
  5. (middle voice) 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) (past έκαψα, passive καίγομαι)

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

Conjugation

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