Where does “Elephas” come from?
Elephas (Translingual) comes from Ancient Greek ἐλέφας, from Egyptian ꜣbw — cessation; elephant; elephant tusk.
Elephas (Translingual): Asian elephant genus
Ancestry of “Elephas”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἐλέφας | ivory; elephant |
| 2 | Egyptian | ꜣbw | cessation; elephant; elephant tusk |
Words derived from “Elephas”