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Where does “καλύβα” come from?

καλύβα (Greek) comes from Ancient Greek καλύβη, from Ancient Greek καλύπτω, from Proto-Indo-European ḱel- — to cover; to incline.

καλύβα (Greek): hut, shack; hovel

Definitions

  1. hut, shack; hovel

Ancestry of “καλύβα”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekκαλύβηA hut, a cabin; A bridal bower; A sleeping tent...
2Ancient Greekκαλύπτωto cover; to put over as a covering
3Proto-Indo-Europeanḱel-to cover; to incline
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