Where does “oliphant” come from?
oliphant (Old French) comes from Latin elephantus, from Ancient Greek ἐλέφας, from Egyptian ꜣbw — cessation; elephant; elephant tusk.
oliphant (Old French): Alternative form of olifan; ivory, elephant,...
Definitions
- Alternative form of olifan; ivory, elephant,...
Ancestry of “oliphant”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | elephantus | An elephant; Ivory |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἐλέφας | ivory; elephant |
| 3 | Egyptian | ꜣbw | cessation; elephant; elephant tusk |
Words derived from “oliphant”