Where does “риза” come from?
риза (Mariupol Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ῥίζα, from Proto-Indo-European wréh₂ds — root.
риза (Mariupol Greek): root
Ancestry of “риза”, step by step
риза traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek ῥίζα
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ῥίζα | root; source; base, foundation |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | wréh₂ds | root |
via Russian риза
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Russian | риза | chasuble; riza, ornament; robe, raiment, garments |
| 2 | Proto-Slavic | riza | clothe |