Where does “cūpa” come from?
cūpa (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek κώπη, from Proto-Indo-European kóh₂p-eh₂, from Proto-Indo-European keh₂p- — to seize, grab; to seize; take up; lift; to take,...
cūpa (Latin): tub, cask, tun, vat
Definitions
- tub, cask, tun, vat
Ancestry of “cūpa”, step by step
cūpa traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek κώπη
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κώπη | a handle |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | kóh₂p-eh₂ | — |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | keh₂p- | to seize, grab; to seize; take up; lift; to take,... |
via Proto-Indo-European keup-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | keup- | to arch, bend, buckle; a hollow |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | keu- | bend; vault, hole; to shine; light; bright |
via Proto-Indo-European kēwp-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | kēwp- | — |