Where does “korymbos” come from?

korymbos (English) comes from Ancient Greek κόρυμβος, from Ancient Greek κορυφή — top of the head, crown; mountain peak; top, apex.

korymbos (English): A jewel-studded globe containing the top hair of the ruler of the Sasanian dynasty of Iran, resting on his crown

Definitions

  1. A jewel-studded globe containing the top hair of the ruler of the Sasanian dynasty of Iran, resting on his crown

Ancestry of “korymbos”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekκόρυμβοςuppermost point of a ship; top of a mountain;...
2Ancient Greekκορυφήtop of the head, crown; mountain peak; top, apex
Every word from Ancient Greek κορυφή →Every word from Ancient Greek κόρυμβος →