Where does “balneological” come from?
balneological (English) comes from English balneology, from Ancient Greek βαλανεῖον, from Ancient Greek βᾰλᾰνεύς — bath-man.
balneological (English): Of or pertaining to balneology
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to balneology
Ancestry of “balneological”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | balneology | The study of baths and bathing, especially... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | βαλανεῖον | bath, bathing room; bathhouse |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | βᾰλᾰνεύς | bath-man |