μιαίνω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

According to Beekes, probably of Pre-Greek origin, due to the lack of clear cognates. Alternatively, from Proto-Indo-European *smei- (to smear).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

μιαίνω • (miaínō)

  1. to paint
  2. to stain, defile, pollute

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Greek

Verb

μιαίνω • (miaíno) (past μίανα, passive μιαίνομαι)

  1. to contaminate, pollute
  2. to defile, desecrate

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