Where does “koliva” come from?
koliva (English) comes from Ancient Greek κόλλυβα, from Ancient Greek κόλλυβος — small coin; a small coin.
koliva (English): A dish made of sweetened boiled wheat, optionally...
Definitions
- A dish made of sweetened boiled wheat, optionally...
Ancestry of “koliva”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | κόλλυβα | small cakes |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κόλλυβος | small coin; a small coin |