Words that come from Ancient Greek “ἕδος”

239 words across 56 languages descend from Ancient Greek ἕδος — including chair, chairman, cathedral, wheelchair, armchair, chaise, chairperson, chairmanship.

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English (102)

Esperanto (16)

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