Dictionary entry

G04021

An Intermediate Greek-English Lexicon Keyed to Strong's Numbers

περίεργος

Alt. περί-εργος, ον,

Etym. *ἔργω

I. "careful overmuch", Lys., etc.

2. "busy about other folk's affairs, meddling, a busybody", Xen.

II. pass. "done with especial care, elaborate", Aeschin., etc.

2. "superfluous", Plat., etc.

3. "curious, superstitious", Plut.