Where does “oryx” come from?
oryx (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek ὄρυξ — A pickaxe or other sharp iron digging tool; An...
oryx (Latin): antelope, gazelle; wild goat; wild bull or ox
Definitions
- antelope, gazelle; wild goat; wild bull or ox
Ancestry of “oryx”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ὄρυξ | A pickaxe or other sharp iron digging tool; An... |