Where does “ζέμα” come from?
ζέμα (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ζέω, from Proto-Indo-European yes- — to foam; to boil.
ζέμα (Ancient Greek): fermentation, boiling
Ancestry of “ζέμα”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ζέω | to boil, seethe, bubble; to heat |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | yes- | to foam; to boil |
Words derived from “ζέμα”