Where does “Cyanocorax” come from?
Cyanocorax (Translingual) comes from Ancient Greek κῠ́ᾰνος, from Hittite kuwannan-, from Proto-Indo-European ḱwey- — to hiss, to whistle, to whisper; to shine, white,...
Cyanocorax (Translingual): genus
Definitions
- genus
Ancestry of “Cyanocorax”, step by step
Cyanocorax traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek κῠ́ᾰνος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κῠ́ᾰνος | dark-blue enamel |
| 2 | Hittite | kuwannan- | precious stone, copper, blue |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱwey- | to hiss, to whistle, to whisper; to shine, white,... |
via Ancient Greek κόρᾰξ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κόρᾰξ | raven, crow |