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Where does “ψύχω” come from?

ψύχω (Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ψύχω, from Proto-Indo-European bʰes- — wind; to blow, chew, rub; to rub, grind.

Ancestry of “ψύχω”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekψύχωI breathe, blow; I chill, make cold; I dry
2Proto-Indo-Europeanbʰes-wind; to blow, chew, rub; to rub, grind

Words derived from “ψύχω”

  • ψυγείο
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