Dictionary entry

G04150

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

πλύνω

I. "to wash, clean", properly of linen and clothes, (opp. to λούομαι "to bathe", νίζω "to wash the hands or feet)", Hom., attic

2. "to wash off" dirt, Od.

II. as a slang term, πλύνειν τινά (as we say) ""to give" him "a dressing,"" Ar., Dem.