Where does “stauro-” come from?
stauro- (English) comes from Ancient Greek σταυρός, from Proto-Indo-European *steh₂-.
stauro- (English): cross; cross-shaped
Ancestry of “stauro-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | σταυρός | upright stake or pile; cross, crucifix |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | *steh₂- | — |
Words derived from “stauro-”