Where does “αἴθων” come from?

αἴθων (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek αἴθω, from Proto-Hellenic *áitʰō — to ignite.

αἴθων (Ancient Greek): an instance of burning, blazing, lightning; a...

Definitions

  1. an instance of burning, blazing, lightning; a...

Ancestry of “αἴθων”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekαἴθωTo ignite, kindle, light; To burn, blaze
2Proto-Hellenic*áitʰōto ignite
Every word from Proto-Hellenic *áitʰōEvery word from Ancient Greek αἴθω
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