Where does “γένυς” come from?
γένυς (Ancient Greek) comes from Proto-Indo-European ǵénu- — jaw, cheek, chin; cheek.
γένυς (Ancient Greek): jaw; mouth; edge of an axe
Definitions
- jaw; mouth; edge of an axe
Ancestry of “γένυς”, step by step
γένυς traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Indo-European ǵénu-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵénu- | jaw, cheek, chin; cheek |
via Proto-Indo-European ǵénus
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵénus | cheek; jaw; chin |