Where does “dyňa” come from?
dyňa (Proto-Slavic) comes from Ancient Greek κυδώνιον — quince.
dyňa (Proto-Slavic): melon; watermelon
Definitions
- melon; watermelon
Ancestry of “dyňa”, step by step
dyňa traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek κυδώνιον
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κυδώνιον | quince |
via Proto-Slavic kъdyňa
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Slavic | kъdyňa | — |