Where does “thelion” come from?

thelion (English) comes from Ancient Greek θηλή, from Proto-Indo-European dʰeh₁(y)- — to suckle, nurse.

thelion (English): The tip or peak of a nipple

Definitions

  1. The tip or peak of a nipple

Ancestry of “thelion”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekθηλήa teat, a nipple; the head of a pole
2Proto-Indo-Europeandʰeh₁(y)-to suckle, nurse
Every word from Proto-Indo-European dʰeh₁(y)- →Every word from Ancient Greek θηλή →