English
aetherpunk
From aether + -punk.
Formed from aether + -punk
Proto-Indo-European *h₂eydʰ- ‘burn’
Proto-Hellenic *áitʰō ‘to ignite’
Ancient Greek αἴθω ‘to kindle’
Ancient Greek αἰθήρ ‘upper air’
English aether
Today it means
noun A fantasy and science fiction genre that features magically enchanted weapons, armor, and machines.
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Etymograph / aetherpunk