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Etymology of the Latin word helix

the Latin word helix
derived from the Greek word helix, ἕλιξ, ἧλιξ (coil)
derived from the Greek word elissomai
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *wel-
derived from the Greek word elike

Derivations in other languages

English helix, English helical, French hélice, Italian elice, Italian elica



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