Where does “elefant” come from?
elefant (Albanian) comes from Latin elephantem, from Ancient Greek ἐλέφᾱς — elephant, ivory.
elefant (Albanian): elephant
Definitions
- elephant
Ancestry of “elefant”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | elephantem | accusative singular of elephāns |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἐλέφᾱς | elephant, ivory |