Where does “cyprys” come from?
cyprys (Polish) comes from Old Polish cypres, from Latin cupressus, from Ancient Greek κυπάρισσος — cypress; its wood, used as timber.
Ancestry of “cyprys”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Polish | cypres | — |
| 2 | Latin | cupressus | cypress |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κυπάρισσος | cypress; its wood, used as timber |