Where does “θρίδαξ” come from?
θρίδαξ (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek θρῖον, from Ancient Greek τρίς — thrice, three times.
θρίδαξ (Ancient Greek): lettuce
Ancestry of “θρίδαξ”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | θρῖον | fig leaf; mixture of eggs, milk, lard, honey,... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | τρίς | thrice, three times |
Words derived from “θρίδαξ”