English
Kherson
Kherson comes from Ukrainian Херсо́н, and goes back to Ancient Greek Χερσόνησος ‘Chersonesus’.
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEΧερσόνησος‘Chersonesus’
- UkrainianmodernХерсо́нXersón
- EnglishtodayKherson
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEΧερσόνησος‘Chersonesus’
- UkrainianmodernХерсо́нXersón
- EnglishtodayKherson
Every English word from Ancient Greek Χερσόνησος
Today it means
name A raion of Kherson, Ukraine. Seat: Kherson. It is also illicitly claimed by Russia.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Ancient Greek Χερσόνησος / Kherson