Where does “nymphalis” come from?
nymphalis (Latin) comes from Latin nympha, from Ancient Greek νύμφη, from Proto-Indo-European snewbʰ- — to marry, wed; to marry, to wed.
nymphalis (Latin): of or pertaining to a fountain
Definitions
- of or pertaining to a fountain
Ancestry of “nymphalis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | nympha | bride, mistress; young woman; nymph |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | νύμφη | bride, young wife; young, nubile woman;... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | snewbʰ- | to marry, wed; to marry, to wed |