Where does “supra-aural” come from?
supra-aural (English) comes from English aural, from Latin aura, from Ancient Greek αὔρα, from Proto-Hellenic auhrā, from Proto-Indo-European h₂éwsr̥h₂, from Proto-Indo-European h₂ews- — dawn; east; to draw water, scoop up.
supra-aural (English): Pressing onto the ears, and sealing the outer ear
Definitions
- Pressing onto the ears, and sealing the outer ear
Ancestry of “supra-aural”, step by step
supra-aural traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English aural
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | aural | Of or pertaining to the ear; Of or pertaining to... |
| 2 | Latin | aura | air; breeze |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | αὔρα | cool air in motion, breeze, fresh air of the... |
| 4 | Proto-Hellenic | auhrā | — |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂éwsr̥h₂ | morning air |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂ews- | dawn; east; to draw water, scoop up |