Where does “satyr” come from?
Satyr comes from French satyre, from Latin satyrus, from Ancient Greek σάτυρος, a mythological creature depicted as part man and part goat.
satyr (English): A sylvan deity or demigod, male companion of Pan...
Definitions
- A sylvan deity or demigod, male companion of Pan...
Ancestry of “satyr”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | French | satyre | satyr |
| 2 | Latin | satyrus | satyr, faun; satyr-like |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | Σάτυρος | a Satyr |
Words derived from “satyr”