Where does “pyrogenous” come from?
pyrogenous (English) comes from English pyro, from Ancient Greek πῦρ, from Proto-Indo-European péh₂wr̥ — bonfire; spelt.
pyrogenous (English): Synonym of pyrogenic; Synonym of pyrogenetic
Definitions
- Synonym of pyrogenic; Synonym of pyrogenetic
Ancestry of “pyrogenous”, step by step
pyrogenous traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English pyro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | pyro | a pyromaniac; pyrocellulose; pyrotechnician |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | πῦρ | a fire; lightning; a fever |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | péh₂wr̥ | bonfire; spelt |
via English genous
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | genous | — |