Where does “홍학” come from?
홍학 (Korean) comes from Proto-Finnic kelta, from Proto-Baltic gilˀtos.
홍학 (Korean): red crane; flamingo
Definitions
- red crane; flamingo
Ancestry of “홍학”, step by step
홍학 traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Finnic kelta
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Finnic | kelta | yellow; species of club moss used for dyeing... |
| 2 | Proto-Baltic | gilˀtos | — |
via Chinese 紅
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese | 紅 | — |