Where does “calices” come from?

calices (Latin) comes from Latin calix, from Ancient Greek κάλυξ, from Ancient Greek κύω, from Proto-Indo-European ḱewh₁- — to swell; to be strong.

calices (Latin): nominative plural of calix; accusative plural of...

Definitions

  1. nominative plural of calix; accusative plural of...

Ancestry of “calices”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latincalixcup, chalice; cooking pot; small pipe
2Ancient GreekκάλυξSome kind of woman's ornament; A covering of a...
3Ancient Greekκύωto conceive, become pregnant; to impregnate
4Proto-Indo-Europeanḱewh₁-to swell; to be strong
Every word from Proto-Indo-European ḱewh₁- →Every word from Ancient Greek κύω →Every word from Ancient Greek κάλυξ →