Where does “lympha” come from?
lympha (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek νύμφη, from Proto-Indo-European snewbʰ- — to marry, wed; to marry, to wed.
lympha (Latin): pure water, spring water
Definitions
- pure water, spring water
Ancestry of “lympha”, step by step
lympha traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek νύμφη
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | νύμφη | bride, young wife; young, nubile woman;... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | snewbʰ- | to marry, wed; to marry, to wed |
via Ancient Greek νῠ́μφη
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | νῠ́μφη | bride, young wife |