Where does “αἴθυια” come from?
αἴθυια (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek αἴθω, from Proto-Hellenic *áitʰō.
αἴθυια (Ancient Greek): a diving bird, perhaps the shearwater
Definitions
- a diving bird, perhaps the shearwater
Ancestry of “αἴθυια”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | αἴθω | To ignite, kindle, light; To burn, blaze |
| 2 | Proto-Hellenic | *áitʰō | — |
Words derived from “αἴθυια”