Where does “σταυρός” come from?
σταυρός (Ancient Greek) comes from Proto-Indo-European *steh₂-.
σταυρός (Ancient Greek): upright stake or pile; cross, crucifix
Definitions
- upright stake or pile; cross, crucifix
Ancestry of “σταυρός”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | *steh₂- | — |