Where does “ζῡ́μη” come from?
ζῡ́μη (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ζέω, from Proto-Indo-European yes- — to foam; to boil.
ζῡ́μη (Ancient Greek): sourdough; leaven, beer yeast; yeast
Definitions
- sourdough; leaven, beer yeast; yeast
Ancestry of “ζῡ́μη”, 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 “ζῡ́μη”