English word origin

Etymology of gon-

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *ǵónh₁os Ancient Greek γόνος (gónos)der. English gon- Derived from Ancient Greek γόνος (gónos, “genitals”).

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

prefix

sexual reproduction, especially male

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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Root classification mention*ǵenh₁-ine-pro

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

prefix

knee

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ǵónu Proto-Hellenic *gónu Ancient Greek γόνυ (gónu)der. English gon- Derived from Ancient Greek γόνυ (gónu, “knee”).

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