Where does “nestis” come from?
nestis (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek νῆστις, from Proto-Indo-European n̥-h₁ed-tis.
nestis (Latin): jejunum, the second part of the small intestine
Definitions
- jejunum, the second part of the small intestine
Ancestry of “nestis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | νῆστις | fasting |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | n̥-h₁ed-tis | — |