Where does “παλαίστρα” come from?
παλαίστρα (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek παλαίω, from Ancient Greek πά̆λη.
παλαίστρα (Ancient Greek): wrestling-school, palaestra
Definitions
- wrestling-school, palaestra
Ancestry of “παλαίστρα”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | παλαίω | to wrestle; to overcome; to endeavour |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | πά̆λη | — |
Words derived from “παλαίστρα”