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Where does “Φλέγρα” come from?

Φλέγρα (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek φλέγω, from Proto-Indo-European bʰel-, from Proto-Indo-European bʰōl-.

Φλέγρα (Ancient Greek): Phlegra

Definitions

  1. Phlegra

Ancestry of “Φλέγρα”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekφλέγωI set on fire, burn, scorch; I kindle, arouse,...
2Proto-Indo-Europeanbʰel-to sound; to speak, roar, bark; shiny, white; to...
3Proto-Indo-Europeanbʰōl-—

Words derived from “Φλέγρα”

  • Phlegra
  • Φλεγραία
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