Where does “delphīnus” come from?
delphīnus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek δελφίν, from Ancient Greek δελφύς, from Proto-Indo-European gʷelbʰ- — the womb.
delphīnus (Latin): a dolphin an aquatic mammal of the family
Definitions
- a dolphin an aquatic mammal of the family
Ancestry of “delphīnus”, step by step
delphīnus traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek δελφίν
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | δελφίν | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | δελφύς | the womb |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | gʷelbʰ- | the womb |
via Ancient Greek δελφίς
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | δελφίς | dolphin; Delphinus, a constellation; mass of lead... |