Where does “caucus” come from?
caucus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek καῦκος, from Proto-Celtic kaɸukos, from Proto-Indo-European kap- — to seize, hold.
caucus (Latin): goblet, cup
Ancestry of “caucus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | καῦκος | kind of cup |
| 2 | Proto-Celtic | kaɸukos | cup |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | kap- | to seize, hold |
Words derived from “caucus”