Where does “dryas” come from?
dryas (English) comes from Ancient Greek Δρύας, from Ancient Greek δρῦς, from Proto-Indo-European dóru, from Proto-Indo-European drew- — hard, firm, strong, solid; hard, fast; tree.
dryas (English): Any of several plants of the genus "Dryas"; the...
Definitions
- Any of several plants of the genus "Dryas"; the...
Ancestry of “dryas”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | Δρύας | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | δρῦς | tree, timber; oak |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | dóru | tree |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | drew- | hard, firm, strong, solid; hard, fast; tree |