ξασπρίζω

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Etymology[edit]

From ξ(ε)- (x(e)-, prefix for opposite result) +‎ ασπρίζω (asprízo, whiten), with both combining forms medieval: Byzantine Greek ἀσπρίζω as well as the prefix ἐξ-.[1]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ksaˈsprizo/
  • Hyphenation: ξα‧σπρί‧ζω

Verb[edit]

ξασπρίζω (xasprízo) (past ξάσπρισα)

  1. (transitive) to whiten, clean white clothes
  2. (intransitive) to fade (lose color or brightness)

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References[edit]

  1. ^ ξασπρίζωΛεξικό της κοινής νεοελληνικής [Dictionary of Standard Modern Greek], 1998, by the "Triantafyllidis" Foundation.