Where does “klismos” come from?
klismos (English) comes from Ancient Greek κλισμός, from Ancient Greek κλῑ́νω — to decline; I bend, lean.
klismos (English): A light Ancient Greek chair with curved legs
Definitions
- A light Ancient Greek chair with curved legs
Ancestry of “klismos”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | κλισμός | couch |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κλῑ́νω | to decline; I bend, lean |