daíō
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Pronunciation
Etymology 1
From Proto-Hellenic *dáyyō; ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *deh₂w-. Cognates include Proto-Celtic *dauyeti, Tocharian A twās; perhaps related to Latin duellum, bellum (“war”). Perhaps etymologically related to dagger.
Verb
δαίω • (daíō)
- (transitive) to light up, to kindle, to set on fire
- (transitive) to burn up
- (passive voice) to burn, to blaze