κλάω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *kelh₂- (to beat, break). Cognate with Latin percellō.

Pronunciation

 

Verb

κλᾰ́ω (kláō)

  1. to break, break off, break into pieces
  2. (of geometric lines, passive) to be broken or deflected
  3. to break, weaken, frustrate

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