Where does “ἀστερίσκος” come from?
ἀστερίσκος (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek -ῐ́σκος — Noun-forming diminutive suffix.
ἀστερίσκος (Ancient Greek): little star; asterisk, the mark *; Italian aster
Definitions
- little star; asterisk, the mark *; Italian aster
Ancestry of “ἀστερίσκος”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | -ῐ́σκος | Noun-forming diminutive suffix |