Where does “phalanga” come from?
phalanga (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek φάλαγξ, from Proto-Indo-European bʰelǵ- — to balk, beam.
phalanga (Latin): wooden roller; carrying pole; alternative form of...
Definitions
- wooden roller; carrying pole; alternative form of...
Ancestry of “phalanga”, step by step
phalanga traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek φάλαγξ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | φάλαγξ | line of battle, battle-array; ranks of an army;... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰelǵ- | to balk, beam |
via Ancient Greek φᾰ́λᾰγξ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | φᾰ́λᾰγξ | line, rank |