Where does “calix” come from?
calix (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek κάλυξ, from Ancient Greek κύω, from Proto-Indo-European ḱewh₁- — to swell; to be strong.
calix (Latin): cup, chalice; cooking pot; small pipe
Definitions
- cup, chalice; cooking pot; small pipe
Ancestry of “calix”, step by step
calix traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek κάλυξ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κάλυξ | Some kind of woman's ornament; A covering of a... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κύω | to conceive, become pregnant; to impregnate |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱewh₁- | to swell; to be strong |
via Ancient Greek κύλιξ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κύλιξ | a cup, often for wine |