Where does “ἴον” come from?
ἴον (Ancient Greek) comes from Greek χρώμα, from Ancient Greek χρῶμα, from Proto-Indo-European gʰreu — to grind, rub.
ἴον (Ancient Greek): violet, namely sweet violet; "synonym of" κρίνον;...
Definitions
- violet, namely sweet violet; "synonym of" κρίνον;...
Ancestry of “ἴον”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Greek | χρώμα | colour , color; paint; complexion |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | χρῶμα | skin; color ; pigment; complexion |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | gʰreu | to grind, rub |