Where does “ⲕⲩⲧⲟⲥ” come from?
ⲕⲩⲧⲟⲥ (Coptic) comes from Ancient Greek κῆτος — whale, sea monster; abyss.
ⲕⲩⲧⲟⲥ (Coptic): whale
Definitions
- whale
Ancestry of “ⲕⲩⲧⲟⲥ”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κῆτος | whale, sea monster; abyss |