Where does “диск” come from?
диск (Russian) comes from Ancient Greek δίσκος, from Ancient Greek δικέω — to hurl, to launch.
диск (Russian): disk, disc; discus, platter; cartridge-drum
Definitions
- disk, disc; discus, platter; cartridge-drum
Ancestry of “диск”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | δίσκος | quoit, disc; dish, trencher; round mirror |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | δικέω | to hurl, to launch |