Where does “hétérochrome” come from?
hétérochrome (French) comes from French chrome, from Ancient Greek χρῶμα, from Proto-Indo-European gʰreu — to grind, rub.
hétérochrome (French): heterochrome; heterochromatic
Definitions
- heterochrome; heterochromatic
Ancestry of “hétérochrome”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | French | chrome | chromium |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | χρῶμα | skin; color ; pigment; complexion |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | gʰreu | to grind, rub |
Words derived from “hétérochrome”