- ἀναπτερόω
- to incite
- 1. properly of a bird, to raise its feathers : hence, ἀν. ἐθείρας [Refs 5th c.BC]
2. metaph. to set on the wing, excite vehemently , [Refs 5th c.BC, Refs 5th c.BC], etc.:—; Pass. to be in a state of excitement , [6th/5th c.BC, 5th/4th c.BC], etc. (ML)