Where does “glossopetra” come from?
glossopetra (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek γλωσσοπέτρα, from Ancient Greek γλῶσσα, from Old Norse glotta, from Proto-Germanic glutōną, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰel- — to shine, glimmer, glow; to shimmer, gleam;...
glossopetra (Latin): A precious stone resembling the human tongue, now...
Definitions
- A precious stone resembling the human tongue, now...
Ancestry of “glossopetra”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | γλωσσοπέτρα | kind of precious stone resembling a human tongue |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γλῶσσα | a tongue; a language; the mouthpiece of a pipe |
| 3 | Old Norse | glotta | to grin, smile scornfully |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | glutōną | To stare; gawk |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰel- | to shine, glimmer, glow; to shimmer, gleam;... |