Where does “μαχανά” come from?

μαχανά (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek μηχανή, from Ancient Greek μῆχος, from Proto-Indo-European meǵʰ-.

μαχανά (Ancient Greek): Doric form of μηχᾰνή

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Ancient Greek	μηχανή	contrivance, machine, device, gear; way, means
2	Ancient Greek	μῆχος	means, expedient, remedy
3	Proto-Indo-European	meǵʰ-	—