ἘΠΙΛΗΓΕΙ, ἐπιληγει
EPILĒGEI, epilēgei
Sounds Like: eh-pee-LEH-ghee
Translations: strikes, strikes upon, touches, reaches, extends to
From the root: ΕΠΙΛΗΓΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a verb meaning 'to strike upon,' 'to touch,' or 'to reach/extend to.' It describes an action where something comes into contact with or extends towards another object or area. In the provided context, it describes a coast or shore extending to or touching a rough beach.
Inflection: Third Person Singular, Present Indicative, Active Voice
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
From the same root
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