Where does “phalangem” come from?
phalangem (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek φάλαγξ, from Proto-Indo-European bʰelǵ- — to balk, beam.
phalangem (Latin): accusative singular of phalanx
Definitions
- accusative singular of phalanx
Ancestry of “phalangem”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | φάλαγξ | line of battle, battle-array; ranks of an army;... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰelǵ- | to balk, beam |
Words derived from “phalangem”