Where does “oryx” come from?
oryx (English) comes from Latin oryx, from Ancient Greek ὄρυξ — A pickaxe or other sharp iron digging tool; An...
oryx (English): Any of several antelopes, of the genus "Oryx",...
Definitions
- Any of several antelopes, of the genus "Oryx",...
Ancestry of “oryx”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | oryx | antelope, gazelle; wild goat; wild bull or ox |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ὄρυξ | A pickaxe or other sharp iron digging tool; An... |