Where does “falange” come from?
falange (Spanish) comes from Latin phalanx, from Ancient Greek φάλαγξ, from Proto-Indo-European bʰelǵ- — to balk, beam.
falange (Spanish): phalanx; phalange
Definitions
- phalanx; phalange
Ancestry of “falange”, step by step
falange traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin phalanx
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | phalanx | phalanx, battalion |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | φάλαγξ | line of battle, battle-array; ranks of an army;... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰelǵ- | to balk, beam |
via Latin phalangem
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | phalangem | accusative singular of phalanx |