Where does “threnus” come from?
threnus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek θρῆνος — wailing, lamenting, dirge; complaint.
threnus (Latin): A dirge, a lamentation
Ancestry of “threnus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | θρῆνος | wailing, lamenting, dirge; complaint |