Where does “hemocathartic” come from?
hemocathartic (English) comes from English cathartic, from French cathartique, from New Latin catharticus, from Ancient Greek καθαρτικός, from Ancient Greek κᾰθαίρω — to cleanse, to purify.
hemocathartic (English): That serves to cleanse the blood
Definitions
- That serves to cleanse the blood
Ancestry of “hemocathartic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | cathartic | Purgative; inducing catharsis; That releases... |
| 2 | French | cathartique | cathartic |
| 3 | New Latin | catharticus | — |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | καθαρτικός | of or fit for cleansing or purifying; promoting... |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | κᾰθαίρω | to cleanse, to purify |