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

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

Ancestry of “emmenagogue”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Ancient Greek	ἀγωγός	leading, guiding; guide, escort; leading to
2	Ancient Greek	ἄγω	to lead, fetch, bring along (a living creature), take with
3	Proto-Hellenic	ágō	to lead, to guide
4	Proto-Indo-European	h₂éǵeti	to be driving
5	Proto-Indo-European	h₂eǵ-	to drive

Words derived from “emmenagogue”

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Every word from Proto-Indo-European h₂eǵ- →Every word from Proto-Indo-European h₂éǵeti →Every word from Proto-Hellenic ágō →