Where does “holochroal” come from?
holochroal (English) comes from Ancient Greek ὅλος, from Proto-Indo-European solh₂wós, from Proto-Indo-European sōlh₂- — mercy, comfort; comfort, mercy.
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Ancestry of “holochroal”, step by step
holochroal traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek ὅλος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ὅλος | whole, entire, perfect, complete; absolute,... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | solh₂wós | — |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | sōlh₂- | mercy, comfort; comfort, mercy |
via Ancient Greek χρώς
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | χρώς | skin, flesh; complexion; color |