Where does “klisma” come from?

klisma (Indonesian) comes from Dutch klysma, from Ancient Greek κλύσμα, from Ancient Greek κλύζω, from Proto-Indo-European ḱlew-, from Proto-Indo-European ḱel- — to cover; to incline.

klisma (Indonesian): enema

Definitions

  1. enema

Ancestry of “klisma”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Dutchklysmaenema, clyster
2Ancient Greekκλύσμαliquid used for washing out, especially a...
3Ancient Greekκλύζωto wash, dash over, surge up; to be washed by the...
4Proto-Indo-Europeanḱlew-to hear
5Proto-Indo-Europeanḱel-to cover; to incline
Every word from Proto-Indo-European ḱel- →Every word from Proto-Indo-European ḱlew- →Every word from Ancient Greek κλύζω →