λέπω

Etymology
The primary thematic present has no direct correspondences outside Greek. There are few nominal formations resembling the Greek forms: 🇨🇬 and, 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬. The form was also compared with the s-stem 🇨🇬. However, Beekes concludes that the verb is not Indo-European: in fact there is hardly any exact correspondence and the semantics are not very convincing. Note the forms, , , , , , and , with suffixes and/or alternations of  appearance.

Verb

 * 1) to peel, bark, strip off the rind or husks
 * 2)  to give a hiding to, thrash
 * 3)  to masturbate, indulge in indecent gestures