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Where does “Χᾰ́ρῐς” come from?

Χᾰ́ρῐς (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek χαίρω, from Proto-Hellenic kʰəřřō, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰer- — to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines.

Ancestry of “Χᾰ́ρῐς”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekχαίρωTo be full of cheer, i.e. calmly happy or well...
2Proto-Hellenickʰəřřōto rejoice
3Proto-Indo-Europeanǵʰer-to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines

Words derived from “Χᾰ́ρῐς”

  • Χάρις
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