Where does “cygnus” come from?
cygnus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek κύκνος, from Proto-Indo-European ḱewk- — flare up, glow; white; to glow, burn, lighten.
cygnus (Latin): A swan; a bird noted for its singing and sacred...
Definitions
- A swan; a bird noted for its singing and sacred...
Ancestry of “cygnus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κύκνος | swan; type of ship |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱewk- | flare up, glow; white; to glow, burn, lighten |
Words derived from “cygnus”