Where does “orchi-” come from?
orchi- (Italian) comes from Ancient Greek ὄρχις, from Proto-Indo-European h₃erǵʰi- — testicle.
orchi- (Italian): Used to derive words pertaining to testicles
Definitions
- Used to derive words pertaining to testicles
Ancestry of “orchi-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ὄρχις | testicle; ovary; orchid |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | h₃erǵʰi- | testicle |
Words derived from “orchi-”