Etymology of the English word epiboly
the English word epiboly
derived from the Greek word epibolea
derived from the Greek word epibole, ἐπιβολή
derived from the Greek word epiballein, ἐπιβάλλω (to throw upon (literal or figurative, transitive or reflexive; usually with more or less force); specially to reflect; impersonally, to belong to)