Where does “hydra” come from?
hydra (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek ὕδρα, from Proto-Indo-European udréh₂, from Proto-Indo-European udrós, from Proto-Indo-European wed-, from Proto-Indo-European wey- — to wither; fade; to move, go ahead; to be strong;...
hydra (Latin): A water-snake
Definitions
- A water-snake
Ancestry of “hydra”, step by step
hydra traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek ὕδρα
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ὕδρα | sea serpent; the constellation Hydra |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | udréh₂ | — |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | udrós | of water, aquatic |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | wed- | water |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | wey- | to wither; fade; to move, go ahead; to be strong;... |
via Ancient Greek ἥδρα
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἥδρα | — |