Where does “слон” come from?
слон (Ukrainian) comes from Proto-Slavic slonъ — elephant; offset, cornice; shed, shelter.
слон (Ukrainian): elephant; bishop
Ancestry of “слон”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Proto-Slavic | slonъ | elephant; offset, cornice; shed, shelter |