Where does “ἀλκαία” come from?

ἀλκαία (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ἀλκή, from Proto-Indo-European h₂lek- — to protect.

ἀλκαία (Ancient Greek): a tail, usually of a lion

Definitions

  1. a tail, usually of a lion

Ancestry of “ἀλκαία”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekἀλκήprowess, force; defense, guard; battle, fight
2Proto-Indo-Europeanh₂lek-to protect
Every word from Proto-Indo-European h₂lek- →Every word from Ancient Greek ἀλκή →