Where does “gnome” come from?
gnome (French) comes from Latin gnomus, from Ancient Greek γῆ, from Ancient Greek γαῖᾰ — the Earth; land, earth.
gnome (French): gnome
Definitions
- gnome
Ancestry of “gnome”, step by step
gnome traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin gnomus
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | gnomus | A gnome, a creature corresponding to the pygmies of ancient Greece |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γῆ | land, earth; country; soil |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | γαῖᾰ | the Earth; land, earth |
via New Latin gnomus
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Latin | gnomus | — |