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Where does “toxophilite” come from?

toxophilite (English) comes from Ancient Greek φίλος, from Proto-Indo-European bʰil-o-s, from Proto-Indo-European bʰil- — good, decent; decent, good, harmonious, friendly;...

toxophilite (English): Pertaining to archery; Someone keen on or an...

Definitions

  1. Pertaining to archery; Someone keen on or an...

Ancestry of “toxophilite”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekφίλοςThat which is loved or important: beloved, dear;...
2Proto-Indo-Europeanbʰil-o-s—
3Proto-Indo-Europeanbʰil-good, decent; decent, good, harmonious, friendly;...

Words derived from “toxophilite”

  • toxophilitic
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