Where does “keraunic” come from?
keraunic (English) comes from Ancient Greek κεραυνός, from Proto-Indo-European ḱerh₂- — head, top; horn.
keraunic (English): Relating to the audible detection of thunder
Definitions
- Relating to the audible detection of thunder
Ancestry of “keraunic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | κεραυνός | thunderbolt, lightning strike |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱerh₂- | head, top; horn |