καλλωπίζω

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Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek καλλωπίζω (kallōpízō).[1]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ka.loˈpi.zo/
  • Hyphenation: καλ‧λω‧πί‧ζω

Verb[edit]

καλλωπίζω (kallopízo) (past καλλώπισα, passive καλλωπίζομαι, p‑past καλλωπίστηκα, ppp καλλωπισμένος)

  1. (transitive) to beautify, to make beautiful, to embellish
    Synonym: διακοσμώ (diakosmó)
  2. (passive voice, usually teasing) to groom oneself (to attend to one's appearance and clothing)

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References[edit]

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