Where does “pyromellitic” come from?
pyromellitic (English) comes from English pyro, from Ancient Greek πῦρ, from Proto-Indo-European péh₂wr̥ — bonfire; spelt.
pyromellitic (English): Of or pertaining to pyromellitic acid or its...
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to pyromellitic acid or its...
Ancestry of “pyromellitic”, step by step
pyromellitic 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 mellitic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | mellitic | Of or pertaining to honey or sugar; Of or... |