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Where does “diodi” come from?

diodi (Finnish) comes from English diode, from English ode, from Middle French ode, from Latin oda, from Ancient Greek ᾠδή, from Ancient Greek ἀείδω, from Proto-Hellenic awéidō — to sing.

diodi (Finnish): diode

Definitions

  1. diode

Ancestry of “diodi”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishdiodeAn electronic device that allows current to flow...
2EnglishodeA short poetical composition proper to be set to...
3Middle Frenchode—
4Latinodaode
5Ancient Greekᾠδήsong, ode; legend, tale, story
6Ancient GreekἀείδωTo sing, chant, praise; To make various noises:...
7Proto-Hellenicawéidōto sing

Words derived from “diodi”

  • valodiodi
  • elektroniputkidiodi
  • hohtodiodi
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