Where does “mitra” come from?
mitra (Italian) comes from Ancient Greek μίτρα, from Proto-Indo-European mey- — to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange.
mitra (Italian): mitre; cowl; band of cloth, leather, or metal...
Definitions
- mitre; cowl; band of cloth, leather, or metal...
Ancestry of “mitra”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | μίτρα | A metal guard worn round the waist; A maiden's... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | mey- | to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange |
Words derived from “mitra”