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Etymology of the Latin word diphthongus

the Late Latin word diphthongus (diphthong)

derived from the Greek word diphthongos, δίφθογγος

derived from the Greek word di-, δι-, δί-

derived from the Greek word dis, δίς (double; twice)

derived from the Medieval Greek word phthongos, φθόγγος (utterance; a musical note (vocal or instrumental))

Word found in Late Latin