μαγγανεύω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From μάγγανον (mánganon, “means of charming or bewitching, philtre”) +‎ -εύω (-eúō).

Verb

μαγγανεύω • (manganeúō)

  1. to use charms or philtres, play tricks, cheat
  2. to trick out (food), dress it artificially (making it appear better)

Inflection

Descendants

  • →⇒ Latin: mangō (possibly)

Further reading

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