Where does “alka” come from?
alka (Old Norse) comes from Proto-Germanic alkǭ, from Proto-Indo-European h₁el- — greyish or brownish coloration; deer, elk;...
alka (Old Norse): auk
Ancestry of “alka”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Proto-Germanic | alkǭ | a kind of sea bird, auk |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁el- | greyish or brownish coloration; deer, elk;... |
Words derived from “alka”