English
Osam
Osam comes from Bulgarian Осъм, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂éḱmō ‘stone’, and ultimately from *h₂eḱ- ‘sharp’.
- Proto-Indo-Europeanc. 4500–2500 BCE*h₂eḱ-‘sharp’reconstructed
- Proto-Indo-European, derivedc. 4500–2500 BCE*h₂éḱmō‘stone’reconstructed
- Latinc. 75 BCE–200 CEAsamus
- BulgarianmodernОсъмOsăm
- EnglishtodayOsam
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Proto-Indo-Europeanc. 4500–2500 BCE*h₂eḱ-‘sharp’reconstructed
- Proto-Indo-European, derivedc. 4500–2500 BCE*h₂éḱmō‘stone’reconstructed
- Latinc. 75 BCE–200 CEAsamus
- BulgarianmodernОсъмOsăm
- EnglishtodayOsam
Linked words
through Proto-Indo-European *h₂eḱ- ‘sharp’
hear, edge, egg, acid, ear, eager, acute, axe, acne, oxide, vinegar, mediocre, acetate, mediocrity, paragon, acupuncture, acacia, exacerbate, acumen, acme, acuity, hark, acyl, acrid, acrimony, acerbic, exacerbation, roselle, rosacea, 72 more
through Proto-Indo-European *h₂éḱmō ‘stone’
Today it means
name A river in Bulgaria
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Proto-Indo-European *h₂eḱ- / Osam