Where does “coprophrasia” come from?

coprophrasia (English) comes from English copro-, from Ancient Greek κόπρος, from Proto-Indo-European ḱókʷros, from Proto-Indo-European ḱókʷr̥ — excrement.

coprophrasia (English): The use of obscene words, usually during intercourse, to arouse or increase sexual excitement

Definitions

  1. The use of obscene words, usually during intercourse, to arouse or increase sexual excitement

Ancestry of “coprophrasia”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Englishcopro-excrement, dung
2Ancient Greekκόπροςdung, ordure, excrement; dung, manure; filth,...
3Proto-Indo-Europeanḱókʷros—
4Proto-Indo-Europeanḱókʷr̥excrement
Every word from Proto-Indo-European ḱókʷr̥ →Every word from English copro- →Every word from Proto-Indo-European ḱókʷros →