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Where does “calycem” come from?

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

calycem (Latin): accusative singular of calyx

Definitions

  1. accusative singular of calyx

Ancestry of “calycem”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1LatincalyxThe bud, cup, or calyx of a flower or nut; A...
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
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