Where does “amphi-” come from?

amphi- (Translingual) comes from New Latin amphi-, from Ancient Greek ἀμφί, from Ancient Greek ὀξύς, from Proto-Indo-European h₂eḱ- — sharp.

amphi- (Translingual): both; near

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	New Latin	amphi-	around, both
2	Ancient Greek	ἀμφί
3	Ancient Greek	ὀξύς	sharp, pointed; sharp, keen; quick, hasty, swift
4	Proto-Indo-European	h₂eḱ-	sharp