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Where does “Corfù” come from?

Corfù (Italian) comes from Ancient Greek Κορυφώ, from Ancient Greek κορυφή — top of the head, crown; mountain peak; top, apex.

Ancestry of “Corfù”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekΚορυφώ—
2Ancient Greekκορυφήtop of the head, crown; mountain peak; top, apex

Words derived from “Corfù”

  • Corfu
  • Corfiot
Every word from Ancient Greek κορυφή →