Where does “pessarium” come from?
pessarium (Dutch) comes from Latin pessarium, from Latin pessum, from Ancient Greek πεσσός — oval shaped stone used in board games; board on...
pessarium (Dutch): pessary, diaphragm
Ancestry of “pessarium”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | pessarium | A pessary |
| 2 | Latin | pessum | to the lowest part; to the bottom; in ruin |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | πεσσός | oval shaped stone used in board games; board on... |