Where does “δρῦς” come from?
δρῦς (Ancient Greek) comes from Proto-Indo-European dóru, from Proto-Indo-European drew- — hard, firm, strong, solid; hard, fast; tree.
δρῦς (Ancient Greek): tree, timber; oak
Definitions
- tree, timber; oak
Ancestry of “δρῦς”, step by step
δρῦς traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Indo-European dóru
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | dóru | tree |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | drew- | hard, firm, strong, solid; hard, fast; tree |
via Proto-Indo-European derew(o)-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | derew(o)- | tree, wood |