Where does “magma” come from?

Magma comes from Ancient Greek μάγμα, derived from Ancient Greek μάσσω, which contains the Proto-Indo-European suffix -mn̥ and root meh₂ǵ-.

magma (English): The molten matter within the earth, the source of...

Definitions

  1. The molten matter within the earth, the source of...

Ancestry of “magma”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekμάγμαA kind of thick unguent
2Ancient Greekμάσσωto handle, work with my hands, knead; to wipe
3Proto-Indo-Europeanmh₂ǵyéti—
4Proto-Indo-Europeanmeh₂ǵ-to knead, stroke

Words derived from “magma”

Every word from Proto-Indo-European meh₂ǵ- →Every word from Proto-Indo-European mh₂ǵyéti →Every word from Ancient Greek μάσσω →