Where does “agalma” come from?

agalma (English) comes from Ancient Greek ἄγαλμα, from Ancient Greek ἀγάλλομαι — to be proud, exult in.

agalma (English): A cult image or votive offering

Definitions

  1. A cult image or votive offering

Ancestry of “agalma”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekἄγαλμαhonor, glory, pride, delight; a statue, a bust
2Ancient Greekἀγάλλομαιto be proud, exult in
Every word from Ancient Greek ἀγάλλομαι →Every word from Ancient Greek ἄγαλμα →
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