περιπετής

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From περῐπῑ́πτω (perĭpī́ptō) +‎ -ής (-ḗs).

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Adjective

περῐπετής • (perĭpetḗsm or f (neuter περῐπετές); third declension

  1. falling round, surrounded by, wrapped in
  2. falling in with, falling into (evil, etc.)
  3. changing or turning suddenly (of a man's fortunes, esp. from good to bad)

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