Where does “хребе́т” come from?
хребе́т (Russian) comes from Proto-Slavic xrьbьtъ — back, spine; ridge.
хребе́т (Russian): spine, spinal column, backbone also figuratively
Definitions
- spine, spinal column, backbone also figuratively
Ancestry of “хребе́т”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Slavic | xrьbьtъ | back, spine; ridge |