Where does “φλόξ” come from?

φλόξ (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek φλέγω, from Proto-Indo-European bʰel-, from Proto-Indo-European bʰōl-.

φλόξ (Ancient Greek): flame, blaze

Definitions

  1. flame, blaze

Ancestry of “φλόξ”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekφλέγωI set on fire, burn, scorch; I kindle, arouse,...
2Proto-Indo-Europeanbʰel-to sound; to speak, roar, bark; shiny, white; to...
3Proto-Indo-Europeanbʰōl-—

Words derived from “φλόξ”

Every word from Proto-Indo-European bʰōl- →Every word from Proto-Indo-European bʰel- →Every word from Ancient Greek φλέγω →
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