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Where does “καλύβη” come from?

καλύβη (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek καλύπτω, from Proto-Indo-European ḱel- — to cover; to incline.

καλύβη (Ancient Greek): A hut, a cabin; A bridal bower; A sleeping tent...

Definitions

  1. A hut, a cabin; A bridal bower; A sleeping tent...

Ancestry of “καλύβη”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekκαλύπτωto cover; to put over as a covering
2Proto-Indo-Europeanḱel-to cover; to incline

Words derived from “καλύβη”

  • koliba
  • καλύβα
  • kulübe
  • colibă
  • کلبه
  • koliba
  • کلبہ
  • قولبه
  • قولوبه
  • külbe
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