Where does “cryptotephra” come from?
cryptotephra (English) comes from English tephra, from Ancient Greek τέφρα, from Proto-Indo-European dʰegʷʰ- — to burn; warm, hot.
cryptotephra (English): volcanic ash that is hidden under other strata
Definitions
- volcanic ash that is hidden under other strata
Ancestry of “cryptotephra”, step by step
cryptotephra traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English tephra
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | tephra | The solid material thrown into the air by a... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | τέφρα | ashes, as of the funeral pyre |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | dʰegʷʰ- | to burn; warm, hot |
via English crypto
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | crypto | A secret supporter or follower; Cryptography;... |