Where does “colaphus” come from?
colaphus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek κόλαφος, from Ancient Greek κόνδυλος — knuckle; knot in a string; any hard, bony knob.
colaphus (Latin): a blow with the fist; cuff
Definitions
- a blow with the fist; cuff
Ancestry of “colaphus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | κόλαφος | a buffet, a blow |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κόνδυλος | knuckle; knot in a string; any hard, bony knob |
Words derived from “colaphus”