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Where does “emmenagogue” come from?

emmenagogue (English) comes from Ancient Greek ἀγωγός, from Ancient Greek ἄγω, from Proto-Hellenic ágō, from Proto-Indo-European h₂éǵeti, from Proto-Indo-European h₂eǵ- — to drive.

emmenagogue (English): An herb that stimulates blood flow in the pelvic...

Definitions

  1. An herb that stimulates blood flow in the pelvic...

Ancestry of “emmenagogue”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekἀγωγόςleading, guiding; guide, escort; leading to
2Ancient GreekἄγωTo lead, fetch, bring along , take with; To carry...
3Proto-Hellenicágōto lead, to guide
4Proto-Indo-Europeanh₂éǵetito be driving
5Proto-Indo-Europeanh₂eǵ-to drive

Words derived from “emmenagogue”

  • menagogue
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