Where does “threnode” come from?

threnode (English) comes from Ancient Greek θρηνῳδία, from Ancient Greek θρηνῴδης, from Ancient Greek ᾠδή, from Ancient Greek ἀείδω, from Proto-Hellenic awéidō — to sing.

threnode (English): A threne, or threnody; a dirge; a funeral song

Definitions

  1. A threne, or threnody; a dirge; a funeral song

Ancestry of “threnode”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekθρηνῳδίαlamentation, mourning
2Ancient Greekθρηνῴδηςlike {{non-gloss definition|or}} fit for a dirge
3Ancient Greekᾠδήsong, ode; legend, tale, story
4Ancient GreekἀείδωTo sing, chant, praise; To make various noises:...
5Proto-Hellenicawéidōto sing
Every word from Proto-Hellenic awéidō →Every word from Ancient Greek ἀείδω →Every word from Ancient Greek ᾠδή →