Where does “phren-” come from?
phren- (English) comes from English phreno-, from Ancient Greek φρήν, from Proto-Indo-European gʷʰren- — soul, mind; mind; an internal part of the body.
phren- (English): Alternative form of phreno-
Definitions
- Alternative form of phreno-
Ancestry of “phren-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | phreno- | mind; diaphragm |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | φρήν | The midriff, stomach and lower chest or breast;... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | gʷʰren- | soul, mind; mind; an internal part of the body |
Words derived from “phren-”