English
lebes
Lebes comes from Ancient Greek λέβης ‘kettle’.
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEλέβης‘kettle’
- Englishtodaylebes
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Earlier history uncertain.
Lineage
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEλέβης‘kettle’
- Englishtodaylebes
Every English word from Ancient Greek λέβης
Today it means
noun An Ancient Greek cauldron, normally of bronze, and often supported by a tripod.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Ancient Greek λέβης / lebes