Where does “pessarium” come from?
pessarium (Latin) comes from Latin pessum, from Ancient Greek πεσσός — oval shaped stone used in board games; board on...
pessarium (Latin): A pessary
Ancestry of “pessarium”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | pessum | to the lowest part; to the bottom; in ruin |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | πεσσός | oval shaped stone used in board games; board on... |
Words derived from “pessarium”