Etymograph

English

katharobe

Katharobe comes from Ancient Greek καθαρός ‘pure’.

  1. Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEκαθαρόςkatharós‘pure’
  2. Englishtodaykatharobe

attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed

Lineage

  1. Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEκαθαρόςkatharós‘pure’
  2. Englishtodaykatharobe

Linked words

through Ancient Greek καθαρός ‘pure’

cathartic, catharsis, 1 more

Today it means

noun An organism that lives in pure water, or water of very low organic content.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / Ancient Greek καθαρός / katharobe