ζωόω
From LSJ
ἔστι γὰρ τὸ ἔλαττον κακὸν μᾶλλον αἱρετὸν τοῦ μείζονος → the lesser of two evils is more desirable than the greater
English (LSJ)
A impregnate, ζωοῦσα θορή Aret.SD2.5:—Pass., Porph.Gaur. 1.1, 3.1. 2 quicken, make alive, LXXPs.79(80).18; endow with life, ἑαυτὸ οὐσιοῖ καὶ ζωοῖ Dam.Pr.80, Phlp.in GC200.6:—Pass., Hp. Alim.38, Gal.19.174,180, Phlp.in GC151.5, Id. in de An.64.7, al.; θηρίον ζωωθὲν τὸ σῶμα Plot.1.1.10, cf. 4.4.28; [γῆ] ἐζωωμένη Id.6.7.12. II Pass., of putrescent plants, breed worms, Thphr.CP5.18.2 (nisi leg. ζῳο-).
German (Pape)
[Seite 1144] bes. im pass., belebt werden; von Pflanzen = an Würmern leiden, Ath. II, 55 e, Theophr.
