Lexical Definition

‎θηριομαχέω‎ thēriomachéō (thay-ree-om-akh-eh'-o) to fight beasts ^G:V
from a compound of ‎θηρίον‎ and ‎μάχομαι‎

fight with wild beasts.

• to be a beast-fighter (in the gladiatorial show), i.e. (figuratively) to encounter (furious men)

Abbott-Smith

*† θηριομαχέω, -ῶ (< θηρίον, μάχομαι),
to fight with wild beasts (Diod., al.): I Co 15:32.†

Abbott-Smith References

Liddell-Scott-Jones

θηριομαχέω-μᾰχέω,

fight with wild beasts, [NT+1st c.BC+]

_{LSJ Scripture Refs: 1Cor.15.32}