Where does “zeon” come from?
zeon (English) comes from Ancient Greek ζέον, from Ancient Greek ζέω, from Proto-Indo-European yes- — to foam; to boil.
zeon (English): the hot water added to the chalice by the priest...
Definitions
- the hot water added to the chalice by the priest...
Ancestry of “zeon”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ζέον | zeon; boiling |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ζέω | to boil, seethe, bubble; to heat |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | yes- | to foam; to boil |