Where does “στεγνός” come from?
στεγνός (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek στέγω, from Proto-Indo-European (s)teg- — to cover; pole, stick, beam.
στεγνός (Ancient Greek): watertight, waterproof; costive
Definitions
- watertight, waterproof; costive
Ancestry of “στεγνός”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | στέγω | to cover closely, so as to keep water either out... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)teg- | to cover; pole, stick, beam |
Words derived from “στεγνός”