Where does “Damascene” come from?
Damascene derives from Ancient Greek Δαμασκηνός, denoting something of or relating to Damascus.
Damascene (English): Of or relating to Damascus; A native or...
Definitions
- Of or relating to Damascus; A native or...
Ancestry of “Damascene”, step by step
Damascene traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin damascenus
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | damascenus | Damascene |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | δαμασκηνός | Damascene |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | -ηνός | -ian, -ese |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | -νός | Alternative form of -νος |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | dʰeh₁- | to do, put, place |
via Ancient Greek Δαμασκηνή
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Δαμασκηνή | — |