Where does “chromo-” come from?
chromo- (French) comes from Ancient Greek χρῶμα, from Proto-Indo-European gʰreu — to grind, rub.
chromo- (French): chromo-
Ancestry of “chromo-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | χρῶμα | skin; color ; pigment; complexion |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | gʰreu | to grind, rub |
Words derived from “chromo-”