G5176Greektrōgōn

τρώγων

or perhaps rather of a base of g5167 and g5149 through the idea of a craunching sound; to gnaw or chew, i.e., (generally) to eat

6
Total Occurrences
2
Books
0
Old Testament
6
New Testament

Detailed Definition

  • 1to gnaw, crunch, chew raw vegetables or fruits (as nuts, almonds)
  • 2of animals feeding
  • 3of men
  • 4to eat

Etymology & Derivation

probably strengthened from a collateral form of the base of g5134 and g5147 through the idea of corrosion or wear