Where does “γλυκός” come from?
γλυκός (Greek) comes from Ancient Greek γλυκύς, from Proto-Hellenic *dlukús.
γλυκός (Greek): sweet in taste; mild, gentle; fresh
Definitions
- sweet in taste; mild, gentle; fresh
Ancestry of “γλυκός”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | γλυκύς | sweet |
| 2 | Proto-Hellenic | *dlukús | — |