τροφή

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From τρέφω (tréphō, to maintain, support) + (, action noun suffix).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

τροφή • (trophḗ) f (genitive τροφῆς); first declension

  1. nourishment, food
    1. that which provides or procures sustenance
    2. a meal
  2. nurture, rearing, upbringing
    1. education
    2. rearing or keeping of animals
  3. a place in which animals are reared

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Greek

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek τροφή (trophḗ).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tɾoˈfi/
  • Hyphenation: τρο‧φή

Noun

τροφή • (trofí) f (plural τροφές)

  1. food, nourishment
    Synonym: φαγητό n (fagitó) and less formal φαΐ n (faḯ)

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