στύφω

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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Formally similar to στύω (stúō, to make stiff or erect), which may be related; if so, from Proto-Indo-European *sth₂-u-. Otherwise of unknown origin.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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στῡ́φω (stū́phō)

  1. to contract, draw together
  2. (in dyeing) to treat fabrics with a mordant
  3. to be astringent, be costive
  4. (figuratively) to be harsh, austere, gloomy

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