Where does “китъ” come from?
китъ (Old Church Slavonic) comes from Ancient Greek κῆτος — whale, sea monster; abyss.
китъ (Old Church Slavonic): whale
Definitions
- whale
Ancestry of “китъ”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κῆτος | whale, sea monster; abyss |