Where does “оле́нь” come from?
оле́нь (Russian) comes from Proto-Slavic ely, from Proto-Indo-European h₁el- — greyish or brownish coloration; deer, elk;...
оле́нь (Russian): deer
Ancestry of “оле́нь”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Proto-Slavic | ely | deer |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁el- | greyish or brownish coloration; deer, elk;... |
Words derived from “оле́нь”