Where does “geloscopy” come from?
geloscopy (English) comes from Ancient Greek γελάω, from Proto-Indo-European ǵelh₂-.
geloscopy (English): Divination by means of laughter
Definitions
- Divination by means of laughter
Ancestry of “geloscopy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | γελάω | to laugh; to laugh at |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵelh₂- | — |