Where does “amphibrachys” come from?
amphibrachys (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek ἀμφίβραχυς, from Ancient Greek βρᾰχῠ́ς — short.
amphibrachys (Latin): amphibrach
Definitions
- amphibrach
Ancestry of “amphibrachys”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἀμφίβραχυς | short on both ends; amphibrach |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | βρᾰχῠ́ς | short |