Where does “oliphant” come from?
oliphant (Anglo-Norman) comes from Old French oliphant, from Latin elephantus, from Ancient Greek ἐλέφας, from Egyptian ꜣbw — cessation; elephant; elephant tusk.
oliphant (Anglo-Norman): ivory, elephant; Alternative form of olifan;...
Definitions
- ivory, elephant; Alternative form of olifan;...
Ancestry of “oliphant”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | oliphant | Alternative form of olifan; ivory, elephant,... |
| 2 | Latin | elephantus | An elephant; Ivory |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἐλέφας | ivory; elephant |
| 4 | Egyptian | ꜣbw | cessation; elephant; elephant tusk |