Where does “typhon” come from?
typhon (English) comes from Ancient Greek Τυφῶν, from Proto-Indo-European dʰewh₂- — smoke; mist, haze.
typhon (English): A violent whirlwind; a typhoon
Definitions
- A violent whirlwind; a typhoon
Ancestry of “typhon”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | Τυφῶν | Typhon, father of the winds |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | dʰewh₂- | smoke; mist, haze |