Where does “diphthongus” come from?
diphthongus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek δῐ́φθογγος — with two sounds.
diphthongus (Latin): diphthong
Definitions
- diphthong
Ancestry of “diphthongus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | δῐ́φθογγος | with two sounds |