Where does “euphonical” come from?
euphonical (English) comes from English euphonic, from English euphony, from French euphonie, from Latin euphōnia, from Ancient Greek εὐφωνία, from Ancient Greek εὐ-, from Ancient Greek πίων, from Proto-Indo-European peyH- — fat, milk.
euphonical (English): Euphonious; pleasing to the ear
Definitions
- Euphonious; pleasing to the ear
Ancestry of “euphonical”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | euphonic | Characterized by euphony; harmonious |
| 2 | English | euphony | A pronunciation of letters and syllables which is... |
| 3 | French | euphonie | euphony |
| 4 | Latin | euphōnia | — |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | εὐφωνία | sweetness of voice |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | εὐ- | good, well |
| 7 | Ancient Greek | πίων | fat, rich; wealthy; abounding, fertile |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | peyH- | fat, milk |