Where does “οἶστρος” come from?
οἶστρος (Ancient Greek) comes from Proto-Indo-European h₁eysh₂- — to strengthen; to propel.
οἶστρος (Ancient Greek): gadfly, breese; a sting, anything that drives mad
Definitions
- gadfly, breese; a sting, anything that drives mad
Ancestry of “οἶστρος”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁eysh₂- | to strengthen; to propel |