ἀναχρίω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἀνα- (ana-, “up, again”) +‎ χρίω (khríō, “to rub, smear, anoint”).

Verb

ἀναχρίω • (anakhríō)

  1. to anoint, smear, or apply a substance again or thoroughly
    1. (medicine) to apply topically as a treatment
      • AD 40–90, Dioscorides, Περὶ ἁπλῶν φαρμάκων 1.35(32).163.22:
        ἀναπλασθέντες καὶ ἀναχριόμενοι
        anaplasthéntes kaì anakhriómenoi
        being re-formed and anointed again
  2. (later) to coat over, plaster, seal
    • Malal., 380 13:
      ἀνεχρίσθη ἡ θύρα
      anekhrísthē hē thúra
      the door was plastered over

Derived terms

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