Where does “sitophobia” come from?
sitophobia (English) comes from Ancient Greek σῖτος, from Proto-Indo-European gʷeHi-to-.
sitophobia (English): A morbid or insane dread of eating. An aversion...
Definitions
- A morbid or insane dread of eating. An aversion...
Ancestry of “sitophobia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | σῖτος | grain, corn; grains and lentils; bread |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | gʷeHi-to- | — |