Where does “χέλυδρος” come from?
χέλυδρος (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ὕδρος, from Proto-Indo-European udrós, from Proto-Indo-European wed-, from Proto-Indo-European wey- — to wither; fade; to move, go ahead; to be strong;...
χέλυδρος (Ancient Greek): poisonous; amphibious serpent
Definitions
- poisonous; amphibious serpent
Ancestry of “χέλυδρος”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ὕδρος | water serpent; A smaller water animal, such as a... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | udrós | of water, aquatic |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | wed- | water |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | wey- | to wither; fade; to move, go ahead; to be strong;... |
Words derived from “χέλυδρος”