Where does “ὁλοσηρικός” come from?
ὁλοσηρικός (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ὅλος, from Proto-Indo-European solh₂wós, from Proto-Indo-European sōlh₂- — mercy, comfort; comfort, mercy.
ὁλοσηρικός (Ancient Greek): of silk
Definitions
- of silk
Ancestry of “ὁλοσηρικός”, step by step
ὁλοσηρικός traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek ὅλος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ὅλος | whole, entire, perfect, complete; absolute,... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | solh₂wós | — |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | sōlh₂- | mercy, comfort; comfort, mercy |
via Ancient Greek σηρῐκός
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σηρῐκός | silken |