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Where does “Φλεγέθων” come from?

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

Ancestry of “Φλεγέθων”, 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 “Φλεγέθων”

  • Phlegethon
  • Phlegethon
  • Flegetonte
  • Flegetonte
  • Phlégéthon
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