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  #5176 τρώγω trogo {tro'-go}

 probably strengthened from a collateral form of the base of G5134
    and G5147 through the idea of corrosion or wear, or perhaps
    rather of a base of G5167 and G5149 through the idea of a
    crunching sound; TDNT - 8:236,1191; v

—Greek Word Study (Transliteration-Pronunciation Etymology & Grammar)


 1) to gnaw, crunch, chew raw vegetables or fruits (as nuts, almonds)
    1a) of animals feeding
    1b) of men
 2) to eat

—Thayer's (New Testament Greek-English Lexicon)

Probably strengthened from a collateral form of the base of G5134 and G5147 through the idea of corrosion or wear; or perhaps rather of a base of G5167 and G5149 through the idea of a craunching sound; to gnaw or chew, that is, (genitive case) to eat:—eat.