Where does “gamphae” come from?
gamphae (Vulgar Latin) comes from Ancient Greek γαμφαί, from Ancient Greek γαμφηλαί — jaws of animals; bill or beak of birds.
Ancestry of “gamphae”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | γαμφαί | jaw of an animal, beak |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γαμφηλαί | jaws of animals; bill or beak of birds |
Words derived from “gamphae”