Where does “Κνῆμις” come from?
Κνῆμις (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek κνήμη, from Proto-Indo-European kónh₂m — leg.
Κνῆμις (Ancient Greek): greave, legging; spoke of a wheel
Definitions
- greave, legging; spoke of a wheel
Ancestry of “Κνῆμις”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | κνήμη | shin, tibia; spoke of a wheel |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | kónh₂m | leg |
Words derived from “Κνῆμις”