Where does “pyo-” come from?
pyo- (English) comes from Ancient Greek πύον, from Proto-Indo-European puH- — rotten, foul.
pyo- (English): of or relating to pus
Ancestry of “pyo-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | πύον | pus, discharge from a sore |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | puH- | rotten, foul |
Words derived from “pyo-”