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Where does “Helenus” come from?

Helenus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek Ἕλενος, from Ancient Greek ἑλένη, from Proto-Indo-European swel- — to smolder; burn; scorch; beam, board, frame,...

Ancestry of “Helenus”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekἝλενος—
2Ancient Greekἑλένηtorch, firebrand; corposant, St. Elmo's fire;...
3Proto-Indo-Europeanswel-to smolder; burn; scorch; beam, board, frame,...

Words derived from “Helenus”

  • Helenus
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