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Where does “phylax” come from?

phylax (English) comes from Ancient Greek φύλαξ — guard; sentry.

phylax (English): A guard in ancient Rome

Definitions

  1. A guard in ancient Rome

Ancestry of “phylax”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekφύλαξguard; sentry

Words derived from “phylax”

  • spermatophylax
Every word from Ancient Greek φύλαξ →