Where does “κήτος” come from?
κήτος (Greek) comes from Ancient Greek κῆτος — whale, sea monster; abyss.
κήτος (Greek): cetacean: whale, dolphin; sea monster; Cetus
Definitions
- cetacean: whale, dolphin; sea monster; Cetus
Ancestry of “κήτος”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | κῆτος | whale, sea monster; abyss |
Words derived from “κήτος”