Where does “cíti-” come from?

cíti- (Irish) comes from Ancient Greek κύτος, from Proto-Indo-European (s)kewH- — to cover, bedeck; cover.

cíti- (Irish): cyto-

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Ancient Greek	κύτος	a hollow; any vessel; e.g. a jar, an urn, a vase,...
2	Proto-Indo-European	(s)kewH-	to cover, bedeck; cover

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