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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

etymon

/ˈɛtɪmɒn/ noun · British & US
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What does etymon mean?

noun

A word or form from which a word is derived, especially in a historical or etymological sense. A source word or form from which a word is derived.

Example

"The etymon of the word 'knight' is the Old English word 'cniht', meaning 'boy' or 'servant'."

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Etymologically related