"
my etymology.com

Etymology of the English word therm

the English word therm
derived from the Greek word therme, θέρμη (warmth)
derived from the Greek word thermos, θέρμος, ϑερμός, ϑέρμος
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *gʷher-

Date

The earliest known usage of therm in English dates from the 19th century.

Derivations in English

ectotherm, megatherm, isobathytherm, isogeotherm

Usage

Word found in Modern English


Comments

No comments yet

Post a comment

*Name:
Email:
*Text:

Completeness rating

78 out of 100

Share and enjoy


© 2008 myetymology.com - the etymology of all words | Astroblème_de_Rochechouart-Chassenon/Archive-preAdQ