Where does “pyorrhoea” come from?
pyorrhoea (English) comes from English pyo-, from Ancient Greek πύον, from Proto-Indo-European puH- — rotten, foul.
pyorrhoea (English): Alternative spelling of pyorrhea
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of pyorrhea
Ancestry of “pyorrhoea”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | pyo- | of or relating to pus |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | πύον | pus, discharge from a sore |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | puH- | rotten, foul |
Words derived from “pyorrhoea”