Where does “Lythrum” come from?
Lythrum (Translingual) comes from Ancient Greek λύθρον, from Proto-Indo-European lēw- — to sound, resound, sing out; to leave.
Ancestry of “Lythrum”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | λύθρον | gore, defilement from blood; venom of the hydra |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | lēw- | to sound, resound, sing out; to leave |
Words derived from “Lythrum”